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James Lord
2 days ago3 min read
The Power and Peril of Interdependence: A Leadership Perspective
As leaders, we often hear the phrase, "No one succeeds alone." It’s a truism that’s easy to nod at and move on—but pause for a moment and...
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James Lord
Feb 272 min read
What Followers Want: The Four Needs of Leadership
Leadership is not just about strategy, vision, or authority—it’s about meeting the fundamental needs of those who follow. A recent Gallup...
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James Lord
Feb 163 min read
The Power of Being Real: A Leadership Lesson I'll Never Forget
You can learn leadership lessons in the most unexpected places. One of the most powerful lessons about authentic leadership I ever...
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James Lord
Feb 84 min read
Want to Shape the Future? Mentor a Young Leader
You know what keeps me up at night sometimes? Thinking about all the young talent out there who could be amazing leaders but just need...
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James Lord
Feb 13 min read
Scale Matters: What Mountain Climbing Taught Me About Building Moats in Business
A few weekends ago, I found myself huffing and puffing up a steep trail, wondering why I thought hiking would be a good Saturday...
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James Lord
Jan 253 min read
Why Ego Is Bad for Business -- and How Leaders Can Avoid the Trap
In the business world, confidence is often seen as a cornerstone of strong leadership. But when confidence tips into ego, it can create...
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James Lord
Jan 193 min read
Leadership Isn't What It Used to Be (And That's OK!)
Look, I've been watching the leadership landscape evolve lately, and let me tell you – it's wild out there. Remember when being a leader...
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James Lord
Jan 132 min read
Life seems easier when you can find your purpose
For those of us who feel like we’ve found our purpose, life can seem much easier. Generally, it means you do what you love and love what...
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James Lord
Jul 21, 20242 min read
Top 10 Leadership Traits
I’ve attended a lot of meetings recently with new leaders or with aspiring first-time leaders. I’m often asked what I think the most...
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James Lord
Jun 29, 20241 min read
Timeless Leadership Principles
During a recent executive coaching session, I had the opportunity to review The 13 behaviors of a High Trust Leader by Stephen M. R....
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James Lord
Jun 15, 20242 min read
Leadership that remains...
When we moved to Toronto a few months ago, one of the things I was excited about was being in the country where the band RUSH was from. ...
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James Lord
May 25, 20243 min read
Are we even listening to those who we care about most?
We’ve all experienced unexpected loss. My blog posts are typically optimistic about positive leadership qualities and techniques. But...
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James Lord
May 12, 20242 min read
Entrepreneurship is the toughest job
If you’re like me, you may likely already follow Seth Godin’s work. If you don’t, you can find it here:https://seths.blog On his top 100...
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James Lord
Apr 13, 20242 min read
Don't signal weakness to your team - Keep them focused on winning
I recently had the opportunity to join a leadership discussion with Brendan Shanahan, President of the Toronto Maple Leafs NHL hockey...
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James Lord
Oct 15, 20232 min read
Proximity Matters
It seems crazy that in today’s world, you can’t like parts of something without being labeled. People are either far-right-winged or...
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James Lord
Sep 2, 20232 min read
Restless-Leg Syndrome
Ask anyone who knows me, I have a difficult time sitting still. On a long car rides, my leg is always tapping or moving to the music. I...
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James Lord
Aug 13, 20233 min read
Effective Communication: A Cornerstone of Strong Leadership
In the realm of leadership, where strategies, goals, and visions converge, one attribute stands out as a paramount force: effective...
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James Lord
Jul 30, 20232 min read
Do you have the right tools?
I’ve read several books about leadership in the past few months. The most recent book I’ve read is "Tools of Titans" by Tim Ferriss. At...
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James Lord
Jul 1, 20232 min read
Embracing the Future: Leadership Strategies for Adopting Generative AI
As the world becomes increasingly technology-driven, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a game-changing trend. To...
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James Lord
Apr 26, 20232 min read
Leadership should be genuine, not scripted...
The very first chapter in my book is called “Read from a script or speak from the heart” I chose to put this story first because it’s...
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