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Athena Williams 3/3/24 Athena Williams 3/3/24

7 Strategies to Combat Exhaustion as a Leader

You wear many hats: visionary, decision-maker, motivator, the face of the company. But beneath the veneer of strength, you're running on fumes. Exhaustion, the silent thief of your energy and focus, is slowly creeping in, threatening to derail your leadership and well-being. Don't wait for the crash.

Athena Williams 2/25/24 Athena Williams 2/25/24

Why You, as a Leader, Need Executive Coaching in Your Corner

You're at the helm. Leading your team, navigating complex challenges, and driving results in a constantly shifting landscape. It's exhilarating, demanding, and sometimes downright lonely. But here's the truth: even the most seasoned leaders can benefit tremendously from having an executive coach in their corner.

Athena Williams 1/7/24 Athena Williams 1/7/24

3 Questions to Spark New Beginnings in 2024

The confetti has settled, the champagne flutes are dry, and 2024 stretches before us like a pristine canvas. As leaders, we stand at the threshold of exciting possibilities, but also a crucial moment of introspection. It's time to ask ourselves the hard questions, shed outdated behaviors, and embrace change to ignite true organizational transformation.

Athena Williams 11/19/23 Athena Williams 11/19/23

Gratitude and Leadership: A Powerful Combination

Gratitude is a powerful emotion that can have a profound impact on our lives, both personally and professionally. It has been shown to improve our mental and physical health, increase our resilience, and boost our productivity. For leaders, gratitude is an essential quality. It can help them to build stronger relationships with their team members, create a more positive and productive work environment, and achieve better results.

Athena Williams 10/22/23 Athena Williams 10/22/23

Leadership Optimization: Three Questions to Guide Your Journey

Leadership is a journey, a set of daily practices that guide you. It is a continuous process of learning, growth, and refinement. As leaders, we are constantly striving to improve our effectiveness and impact. One of the most important steps in optimizing your leadership is self-awareness. When you understand your own values, motivations and commitments, you can begin to see where you can improve as a leader and develop strategies for growth.

Athena Williams 8/27/23 Athena Williams 8/27/23

3 Leadership Blindspots That You May Not Know You Have

Do you find yourself repeating patterns that do not serve you? Have you been given feedback by your team and/or manager but are not able to make the changes you know you need to? You may have a leadership blind spot that is holding you. At Tenacious Leadership Institute, we define leadership blind spots as “an unconscious thought, belief or habit that is driving your behavior and presents in your daily leadership activities as a weakness, obstacle or hindrance.” Most leaders operate with at least 3 - 5 unidentified blind spots that are holding them. The good news is that when they are identified and addressed with an executive coach trained in working with blind spots, they are able to shift them over time.