Accelus Insights:
The Leadership Narrative

How do you move from paycheck takers and role fillers to building a team of contributors?  Teammates and colleagues who are just as driven as you, the owner or leader, in the purpose and focus of the organization. This is a point of frustration we see with many clients and...

It happens in groups large and small.  The great divide between leadership and the rest of the organization.  In my work with clients I have the opportunity to observe this divide and would like to share a few thoughts on why I think it occurs. The relationship between boss and...

It is quite possible and happens more often than not, that you are walking around completely unaware of the superpowers you possess.  Yes you!  Take a look under that shirt.  Is there a big red “S” underneath? Unlike Superman, we do not have a superhero outfit indicating the presence of...

“Wow!  That’s amazing.  You have a real talent for that.”  Have you ever heard those words?  Most of us have at some point in our lives.  The usual acknowledgement is “oh, it was easy” and a clue to a superpower is dismissed and forgotten. When things are easy for us...

There are a couple of reliable reactions when someone takes the CliftonStrengths® Assessment.  The first is “oh, I knew that about myself.”  It is an easy first reaction and the one I hear most often when I ask about the assessment. The second reaction takes time for people to share...

Headed for the Big Leagues! Addressing the maintenance issues in our lives frees us up to move to the big leagues, to tackle the real issues that get in our way.  No longer majoring in minors, we can focus on areas that have the greatest impact on our future. Let’s...