by Gifford | May 24, 2025 | Audacity
Leadership isn’t about being the easiest person to work with. It’s not about keeping things smooth, avoiding tough conversations, or making sure no one ever feels uncomfortable. It’s about shaping a vision so compelling that your team doesn’t just follow it, they own...
by Gifford | Mar 17, 2025 | Audacity
You know what they don’t teach in leadership courses? That the rules of the game are rigged. That playing by the book often means playing it safe, and playing it safe means staying stuck. We’ve all been fed the same corporate bedtime story: “Work hard, follow the...
by Gifford | Mar 10, 2025 | Audacity
If you’re not claiming your power, someone else is. We’ve been fed a lie: work hard, play nice, don’t make too much of a fuss, and success will just happen. Absolute lie. The people getting ahead (?) They’re not sitting around waiting for permission. They’re taking up...
by Gifford | Mar 3, 2025 | Audacity
No, I’m not into corner offices per se. But in our imaginations, the corner (spacious) office still represents ascendency, success. So, I’ll use it! For years, we’ve been fed the same leadership myth: Work hard, be agreeable, and eventually, you’ll be rewarded. 🤝🏾...
by Gifford | Feb 24, 2025 | Audacity
🚨The Brutal Truth: You’re Not Leading, You’re Performing Ever wonder why some people walk into a room and command attention while others, despite all their effort, fade into the background? It’s not luck. It’s not an algorithm. It’s not even about how many impressive...
