The Leadership Challenge®
How Do I Ask for and Receive Feedback?
If feedback is the breakfast of champions, how do I get a bowl? One of the key truths that leaders learn is that they will need feedback from other people…
Read MoreA Veteran, A Hero, A Philanthropist
On the day that we celebrate our Veterans, I reflect on the people who have served this country; putting aside their own needs and safety for a larger purpose. I…
Read MoreDon’t Wait to Be a Leader
I have the wonderful opportunity to work with leaders of all stripes and shapes. It is a joy to work with established leaders late in their career who are thinking…
Read More3 Ways to Overcome Obstacles to Achieving Your Team’s Vision
People want to follow leaders who have a vision. Although team members may respect what Yogi Berra contributed to baseball, they aren’t interested in a leader who leads the way forward…
Read MoreThe Necessity of Gratitude as a Leader
The power of gratitude is evident in all aspects of our lives. Maintaining a positive perspective on the things that happen around us goes a long way to being able…
Read MoreNonprofit Leadership Development Under Tough Conditions — The Continuing Story of the San Diego Humane Society and Integris
Integris is proud to be engaged in a purpose-driven, organizational development project that has partnered us with the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS), a nonprofit organization with a 100-year history…
Read MoreBringing The Leadership Challenge to Southern Mexico
Teaching leadership is always a joy for me, and never more so than when I feel that I am providing real value for people engaged in community development efforts. My…
Read MoreLessons from History: George Washington – The Leader We Needed
In this installment of the Learning from History series, I studied George Washington. George Washington, widely thought of as the “Father of our Country”, was an accomplished leader who helped…
Read MoreLearning from History: Florence Nightingale
In this next installment of the Learning Leadership from History series, I cover Florence Nightingale. I became interested in seeing how certain leadership practices came to light throughout history. As…
Read MoreLearning from History: General John Buford and The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership at Work
Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner have been researching leadership for more than 30 years. Their research shows that key leadership behaviors can change over time with deliberate practice. I became…
Read MoreLearning from History: Harriet Tubman and Leadership
Leaders show their strength when the challenges are large and the dreams are big In The Leadership Challenge, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner share 30+ years of research and stories…
Read MoreSeeing Your Leadership Weaknesses (and Strengths) from Every Angle
Have you ever taken a 360-degree assessment? If so, do you remember your trepidation the first time you did? I do. Six years ago, I was invited to attend a…
Read MoreIs this a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Dojo or a Leadership Academy?
We have the pleasure of having a wonderful Jiu-Jitsu school in our community and there are many lessons there that are valuable for everyone. McHugh’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, led by Professor…
Read MoreWhat data do you have to support the value of the LPI?
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Read MoreAre Leaders Born or Made?
Integris helps you inspire your team to new heights of success and improve the performance of your leadership — talk to our experts today.
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