How to Develop Your Leadership Skills
Great leaders aren’t born; they’re shaped through experience and dedication. The ability to inspire, motivate, and guide others towards a shared goal is a skill that can be cultivated. Whether you’re a new leader or looking to refine your existing skills, there are many ways to hone your leadership edge. Here are 5 key strategies […]
Read MoreHow to Build a High-Performing Team
Every leader yearns for a team that operates seamlessly, where individuals come together as a cohesive unit to achieve extraordinary results. But creating such a high-performing team isn’t always easy. Often, invisible roadblocks lurk beneath the surface, hindering collaboration, trust, and ultimately, success. These roadblocks are precisely what Patrick Lencioni’s acclaimed book, “The Five Dysfunctions […]
Read MoreDame Leadership Thrilled to Announce Krista Beljan as a 2024 Central Penn Business Journal Woman of Influence
We are thrilled to announce that Krista Beljan, a valued member of the Dame Leadership team, has been named one of the Central Penn Business Journal’s 2024 Women of Influence! This prestigious award recognizes Krista’s outstanding contributions throughout her career, her dedication to community involvement, and her unwavering commitment to inspiring positive change. “Krista exemplifies […]
Financial Savvy Leadership: Growing Your Business Finance Acumen
Effective leadership requires more than just vision and charisma. Financially savvy leaders understand the lifeblood of their organization – the flow of money. They can decipher financial statements, interpret key metrics, and make informed decisions that drive profitability and growth. Why is financial acumen crucial for leaders? Strategic decision-making: Understanding finances empowers you to evaluate investments, allocate […]
Read MoreCriterion Validity: The Secret Weapon of Hiring Success
Have you ever felt the disappointment of a bad hiring decision? The impact on team morale and company performance can be significant. That’s where criterion validity becomes your secret weapon in pre-employment testing. Criterion validity ensures the assessments you use to measure a candidate’s potential are truly predictive of their future job performance. Understanding this […]
Read MoreLeveraging Your Board’s Expertise for Success
Forget the outdated image of boardrooms as stuffy, stagnant entities. Your board of directors is a treasure trove of expertise, a brain trust assembled from diverse backgrounds and industries. They’ve weathered market storms, navigated complex challenges, and driven growth in their own domains. They’re not just names on a page; they’re catalysts for your company’s […]
Read MoreHow to Create a More Positive and Productive Workplace Culture
Building a positive and productive workplace culture isn’t about fancy perks or forced fun. As Dale Carnegie emphasizes in his timeless book How to Win Friends and Influence People, it’s about intentionally fostering an environment where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to excel. This, in turn, leads to a happier, more engaged workforce that […]
Read MoreExploring What’s New in Leadership in 2024 Part 3: Purpose-Driven Leadership
Welcome back, fellow leaders! This concludes our 3-part exploration of essential tools and mindsets for navigating the ever-shifting landscape of business in 2024. In Part 1, we delved into the power of data-driven decision-making and AI integration, and in Part 2, we explored the agility and tenacity required to dance with change. Now, let’s shift […]
Read MoreExploring What’s New in Leadership in 2024 Part 2: Agile Tenacity
Welcome back, curious leaders! This is Part 2 of our 3-part series exploring the vital tools and mindsets required to navigate the ever-shifting landscape of business in 2024. If you haven’t delved into Part 1, where we explored the power of data-driven decision-making and AI integration, I highly recommend it for a foundational understanding of […]
Read MoreExploring What’s New in Leadership in 2024 Part 1: Data-Driven Decisions
This three-part blog series, Exploring What’s New in Leadership in 2024, will equip you with the knowledge and insights to navigate this exciting evolution and emerge as a more impactful leader in the information age. In this first installment, we’ll delve into the rise of data-driven decision-making and explore how harnessing AI-powered insights can empower […]
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