As you know, this blog exists to provide leadership development through the lens of Star Trek. Each episode we analyze usually holds within it multiple leadership examples that we can learn from. Unfortunately, that is not the case with The …
In modern culture, success is a driving force for many. Success personally, in health and relationships. Success professionally, in projects and achievements. Success is an admirable goal. But let’s face it, it’s kind of vague. W…
What does it take to develop as a leader? What are the signs that you, or someone you’re mentoring, are growing in their skills? Can you identify the markers of a leader who is ready to move on to their next challenge? Today’s …
The Cutting-Edge Leadership Development Podcast Outlines Tangible Leadership Skills Through the Lens of Star Trek (PORTLAND, OR) - The wonderful thing about film and television is that they often tell a much greater story than the plot. Mov…
Quality communication is the foundation of all good relationships. I don’t have to tell you that. But what quality communication entails, specifically in the workplace, may be more elusive. Let’s explore some practical ideas on…
The term "balance" implies that there are opposing forces in play, each trying to pull in opposite directions. In this case, those forces are namely, well, your workplace (virtual or real) and your personal life. Now, if you don'…
I’m going to be honest. Today’s episode is...well...well, it's terrible. The Alternative Factor, Season 1, Episode 20 of the original Star Trek series is ranked among the worst of all Star Trek episodes by several sites and publications …
I love podcasts! Would you have ever guessed that about me? A few years ago, when I just started entertaining the idea of creating a podcast, I received some incredible advice: “Listen to other podcasts.” This did two thin…
I am so excited to be bringing this episode to the blog today! It is one of my all-time favorites because it is basically perfect. Star Trek Deep Space 9, Trials and Tribble-ations is fun, light-hearted, and nostalgic but not aggressively so. It was…
Living in a world where we are constantly comparing ourselves to others, can have the sad result of us losing ourselves while trying to be more like everyone we see on social media. To be your authentic self, you have to be fully aware of …
Why Leadership is Not Just About Being in Front of the Ship There is no ‘perfect’ leader. There are many different techniques out there on how you can be a good leader. Foundations of a great leader start with a strong level of emotiona…
Masterful Management If you’re reading this blog, I will go ahead and assume you want to be a leader or you are a leader. And not just any leader, but a great leader. If this is true, you will likely find yourself in a management po…
Today we are examining episodes 1 and 2 of the premier of Discovery - The Vulcan Hello AND Battle at the Binary Stars. We see two leaders rise to the forefront through this amazing opening conflict that could not be more different. Different in styl…
You're a good leader. You’re established in your role. You've been honing your skills for a while. Every day you work hard to guide your team. Things are good. But could they be great? Today I want to ask the question, “How can we move…
Captain Kathryn Janeway's leadership style in Star Trek Voyager was a perfect example of some of the best qualities a leader can have. She never gave up on her crew, and she always put their needs first. She was intelligent, strong-willed, and co…
Leadership coaching is a process of continuous improvement. The goal of leadership coaching is to help leaders identify and address their blind spots, which make them less effective in the world. This is done through a variety of different exercis…
The way we work is changing. More and more of us are working remotely, either from home or in co-working spaces. And as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a bigger part of the workforce, it’s time for managers to start thinking about how the…
It’s almost like this episode of Discovery was custom built for this blog! Today we get to talk about performance reviews through the lens of Saru’s leadership in “Choose your Pain.” Do you have a rhythm in place for receiv…
Six Sigma is a quality management methodology that has been around for over 20 years. It was developed in the 1980s by Motorola and has since been adopted by many other companies. The name Six Sigma is derived from the bell curve used in statistics …
It’s never too late to learn leadership skills. 2021 has been a year of growth and reflection. It's also been a year full of reading! The following are five of my favorite ones that have stood the test of time and will continue to be useful…
Welcome, everyone! Thank you, once again, for climbing aboard this wild ship with me. Today is a good one! (I feel like I always say that, but what can I do? It’s always true.) Today we learn some leadership lessons from an unexpected source. …
If you're a manager or in a leadership role, chances are good that your integrity has been challenged at some point. It's happened to all of us, and it's something we should talk about more frequently, because the most common thing I see managers …
Imagine this scenario with me: you have an employee or team member who notices a problem at work. They fix the problem but, in the process, create multiple new problems. Now it’s your responsibility to bring their attention to these mistakes. …
Empathy can be defined as the ability to identify with or understand another person’s situation, feelings, and motives. If you want to create more empathy in your office it's important to have a genuine care for other people on your team that…