Blog | Justin Maree Cox | Developing Leadership Skills

Why It’s Important to Change Yourself Before Changing Others

When it comes to manifesting your desires, you have to truly want them first. You cannot expect any of them to happen if you do not fervently wish for them to begin with. This applies to a lot of things, from your career goals to your personal relationships. Indeed, if you want to make a…

Is It OK to Play Office Politics? 3 Ways to Make It Work for You

According to the great Greek philosopher Aristotle, “man is by nature a political animal.” We are social creatures, after all—ones who possess the power of speech and moral reasoning, making us naturally drawn to cultivating political associations. Unfortunately, the word “politics” and politicking itself have gained something of a negative connotation, especially in the workplace.…

How Your Choices Impact Members of Your Team

For those with management or leadership roles, there may be times when tough decisions have to be made. You may encounter situations where you have to decide on which team member to promote or what perhaps what to do with company funds. These kinds of scenarios require critical thinking and your undivided attention, as they…

4 Ways to Determine What Type of Leader You Are

Knowing what type of leader you are isn’t just deeply illuminating on a personal level. In the workplace, having a keen understanding of how you lead others can determine if the methods you employ are effective, impactful, and beneficial to your team and your organisation as a whole. Knowing your leadership style can also tell…

How Trust Impacts a Leader

As a leader you need to demonstrate that you’re capable and dependable. Setting and respecting boundaries, following through on your promises and being consistent, are key qualities that people look for in their leader. It is these qualities that help you gain your employees’ trust, which is essential to building a solid relationship with your…

How Can Self-Assessment Benefit You as a Leader?

Taking on the mantle of a leader involves much more than stepping into the role and expecting others to follow you by virtue of your position. To achieve true success as one, it is necessary to master certain responsibilities. In addition to being an effective decision-maker, you also have to be a good manager of…

Why We Can and Should See Ourselves as Leaders

Some people are branded as natural-born leaders because of their innate charisma, influence, conscientiousness, and ability to support others. Others are considered better off as followers in the sense that they are consistent, loyal, trustworthy, and proactive. While this is all well and good, strictly adhering to this dichotomy does limit certain individuals from reaching…

How to Build Purpose and Trust Within Your Team

It can be daunting to find yourself in a leadership position and tasked to manage a new team. Not only do you have to take initiative and give the team direction, but you also have to ensure that your employees work together without any conflict. That said, there needs to be trust within your team…

How to Become a Great Leader by Mastering Your Emotions

It’s no secret that workplaces can be incredibly stressful environments. No one experiences the pressure more acutely than leaders and managers, though. Whatever a workplace’s field or industry, it’s the leaders in them who are most often subjected to additional demands on their attention, focus, and time. All of these can and do take their…

8 Hallmark Traits of Truly Successful Leaders

Leadership styles can vary from person to person. And while these can be vital components to what makes for great leaders, it is how they comport themselves in the position that separates good leaders from truly excellent ones. In most cases, these kinds of traits come to the fore during crises. They are also the…