Whenever I read social media, or watch the news on TV, I find myself questioning many of the claims made. As an example, there was a post on LinkedIn about how an anti-abortion rally turned into a "super-spreader" for Measles. It mentioned that the event " brought a flurry of measles diagnoses," with "multiple confirmed cases reported in the weeks that followed." What the post doesn't say is how many is "multiple," two is technically multiple. Nor does it show the nexu

When I first stepped into a leadership role, I quickly realized that building a successful team is not just about assembling talented individuals. It’s about guiding them through a journey, a process that shapes how they interact, solve problems, and achieve goals together. This journey is best understood through the lens of the five stages of team development. Knowing these stages can transform how you lead, follow, and collaborate. Let’s dive into what these stages are, why

Leadership development has traditionally focused on authority, decision-making, and influence from the top down. Followership, by contrast, is often treated as an assumed condition, something that naturally occurs once leadership is established. Research and practice suggest otherwise. Leadership and followership are interdependent processes, and when leaders fail to intentionally engage followers, organizational effectiveness, trust, and adaptability begin to erode (Uhl-Bien

The Problem On many social media platforms "leadership" is often discussed as if it exists in a single ubiquitous environment guided by universal rules that apply equally across all types of organizations in a "one-size-fits-all manner." From a scientific leadership perspective, this assumption oversimplifies a far more complex reality. Leadership is a process, not a role or title, and it emerges through dynamic repetitions of behaviors , the patterned ways leader and followe