While SWOT looks in the rearview mirror to see what needs fixing, I want to introduce you to a framework that looks through the windshield at where you are going: SOAR. SOAR stands for Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, and Results.

Many organizations are led by talented and capable executives. They are experienced, intelligent, and deeply committed to the success of the organization. Yet even strong leadership teams often struggle with something fundamental. Accountability. It is surprisingly common to see leadership teams that work hard, meet frequently, and communicate regularly, yet still avoid holding one another accountable when it matters most. The issue is rarely competence. More often, it is dis

This article discusses leadership and how it is often described in terms of opportunity, influence, and growth. While all of that can be true, there is another side of leadership that people rarely talk about openly.