Welcome to Leadership Breakthroughs

As an executive coach, I have learned that leadership skill-sets and mindsets are never fully mastered. And as leaders, we never reach our full potential. We all face the challenge to engage others in our mutual goals. Gaining our followers’ buy-in and commitment is an ongoing challenge.

To address that challenge, I’ve created over 250 edu-tainment articles here on Leadership Breakthroughs to help you purposefully pursue your potential as a leader: one breakthrough at a time.

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The posts on Leadership Breakthroughs are designed to allow you to Awaken Awareness of what’s getting in your way to discover new ways to develop your Leadership potential.

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Steve Kerr’s Three Minutes of Leadership Perfection

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Tom LemanskiJune 22, 2022

Last Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Pro Basketball Coach Steve Kerr’s Golden State Warriors were preparing for their Western Conference Finals Playoff game in Dallas. Their playoff game was just hours after the school shooting just 400 miles away in Uvalde, TX.

That Critical Decision: When Should You “Sleep on It”?

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Tom LemanskiApril 12, 2022

There are times with decision making when we have both the need and the time to think it over. It might make sense to sleep on it. Or perhaps not?

What’s the Harm in a Little Office Gossip?

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Tom LemanskiApril 12, 2022

Why do People engage in Office Gossip? There’s a multitude of motives for gossiping. What are your reasons for engaging? For not engaging?

Positive Reinforcement Revisited: Are You Choosing Vinegar over Honey?

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Tom LemanskiMarch 4, 2022

American managers have a common practice. They use an approach called Leave ’em alone > ZAP! They provide apparent autonomy until they’re caught doing something either undesirable or incorrect. Then they get ZAPPED.

What are Your Excuses? Could Your Attitude Sabotage Your Success as a Leader?

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Tom LemanskiFebruary 3, 2022

We’re in the mist of The Great Resignation. Employers are seeking creative new ways to retain and engage their talent. Some employers are handing out larger raises than in the past. Talent shortages are creating opportunities for leaders to step up.

How might you make the most of this opportunity?
How might you avoid shooting yourself in the foot?

A Simple, “Less is More” Approach to Dedicate Yourself to What’s Important in 2022

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Tom LemanskiMarch 4, 2022

If you could summarize your desired approach to the coming year with just one word, what word would you use?

How Strong are Your Critical Thinking Skills?

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Tom LemanskiFebruary 3, 2022

I believe that critical thinking is an important skill for any leader. Critical thinking supports both decision making and self-leadership. …

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