One of my favorite topics to discuss with my clients is the power of habits. Scientist estimate that at least 40% of our day is controlled by habits and, in some cases, can even go up as high as 95%. Habits are powerful, and depending on the habits we develop will determine how effective we are...

Many organizations know that their leadership needs improvement. In fact, studies show that poor leadership is one of the top 3 issues facing organizations today. The good news is that there are things you can do to improve your company's leadership. Here are 5 ways to get started:

1) Hire...

The founder of the Carlyle Group, David Rubenstein, once said, "The most effective leaders have the following traits in common: They are honest, ethical, and fair. They take responsibility for their words and actions. They listen to others and value their input. They inspire others to achieve and...

Leadership style is the way that a person leads. It is the way that they inspire, motivate and make decisions. There are many different leadership styles, but most can be grouped into four categories: authoritarian, participative, delegative, or laissez-faire. 

1. Authoritarian...

What makes a great leader? While there is no one answer to this question, there are a few common characteristics that many of the greatest leaders of all time seem to share. In this blog post, we will take a look at three leadership lessons from some of history's most successful leaders. Whether...

No one is perfect, and that includes new leaders. Unfortunately, many new leaders make the same mistakes, which can lead to a lot of wasted time and energy. In this blog post, we'll outline three common mistakes made by new leaders and how to avoid them. Let's get started!

1. Assuming you...

In 2018, a monster.com poll of 957 people actively looking for a new job found that more than 76% were leaving their current job due to toxic leadership. This is problematic on many levels. However, the biggest issue I take with this poll is how many people know what a toxic leader actually is....

During the last few years of my Army career, I traveled around Europe, training our allies U.S. style leadership and team building. As I traveled and taught, I began to see three common mindsets in the minds of would-be leaders. So I started to call these mindsets The Pitfalls of Becoming A...

In the past, I have been asked if there were any books I would recommend that a leader should read. So I thought I would sit down and crank out a top 10 list for everyone. These are the top leadership books that I keep going back to time and time again. 

• The Maxwell Leadership Bible...

For my first blog post, I thought I would share an ancient story I was told once when I was in India. But first, I guess I should introduce myself and share a little about myself. My name is S.J. Morris, and I am the founder of Renowned Leadership. Renowned's sole mission is to help create...