Posts by Kevin Sprague
The Leadership Talent You Need Is Probably Already Working for You
When organizations talk about leadership development, they often jump straight to high-potential programs, executive coaching, or external recruiting. That’s backward. Leadership development doesn’t begin with a search firm. It begins with disciplined attention to the people already on your payroll. In most organizations, there is far more leadership talent than anyone realizes. The problem isn’t…
The Leadership Pulse: Why Managing People Feels Harder Than Ever—and What Actually Works
After more than three decades of research across hundreds of organizations, one finding stands out above all others: It is getting harder to manage people. That’s not a complaint—it’s a reality. And it’s one leaders must confront head-on if they want consistent execution, strong performance, and a workplace where high performers thrive. Why Leadership Has…
When Good People Make Bad Decisions—and How to Make Good Ones
Treat every decision about “Yes” and “No” as a choice about investing your time and energy. Like making an investment decision, you should follow a due diligence process.