Beyond Focus: The Power of Situational Awareness in Leadership

Beyond Focus: The Power of Situational Awareness in Leadership

Tracey Jones
In leadership, we often emphasize the power of focus. However, as my experiences have taught me, too much focus can blind us to the subtle cues and manipulations happening around us. In my book, SPARK: The Five Essentials To Ignite the Greatness Within, I emphasize the importance of singularity—having clear goals and unwavering focus. But alongside singularity, we must cultivate situational awareness to ensure we aren't being led astray or manipulated without our knowledge.
It's Not Rude to Be Shrewd

It's Not Rude to Be Shrewd

Tracey Jones
My father, the late, great, book evangelist Charlie "Tremendous" Jones declared the more books he gave away, the richer he became. It seems like quite the paradox in today's cutthroat world of take or be taken. Was my father a sucker? Absolutely not. He was embodied by a great word we tend to look upon with disdain; he was shrewd... read more
Opportunity or Distraction?

Opportunity or Distraction?

Tracey Jones
All the glitters is not gold, and it is essential we learn to discern an opportunity from a distraction, so we don’t waste our precious time, talents, and talk.
Falling Apart or Falling Into Place?

Falling Apart or Falling Into Place?

Tracey Jones
Unless you are broken, you cannot be transformed. You need to melt the ice before it can be remolded. If you want to be a vessel that is poured out in service to others, you must be put in the kiln repeatedly in temperatures over 1,000 degrees.

that’s gonna leave a mark

Denise Griffitts
The natural growth of a leader is from doer to developer. But it is so rarely put in these terms. Those that are good as individual contributors ar...

We all have a brain, but do we have the mind to use it?

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We may tout ourselves as the most technologically advanced, sentient beings in the history of mankind, but do we really use our minds when it comes...

What’s your DISC?

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The DISC is a popular and effective personality-profiling tool commonly used to improve work productivity, teamwork and communication. The letters ...

Deconstructing the Bull

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I recently attended a board meeting where the members discussed whether or not the organization should purchase a building. The overwhelming majori...

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