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I made a huge mistake in my first leadership role. I treated every team member exactly the same way. What worked for my more senior employees completely frustrated the younger ones. And what motivated my Millennial teammates made the Boomers uncomfortable. Here's what I learned: Great leaders don't use a one-size-fits-all approach. Some team members want daily feedback. Others prefer monthly check-ins. Some want detailed instructions. Others need creative freedom. Some love collaborative brainstorming. Others do their best thinking alone. The secret? Get to know each person as an individual. Ask them: • When they do their best work • How they prefer to communicate • What support they need to succeed • What kind of feedback helps them grow Because leadership isn't about your style. It's about adapting to help each person thrive. The best teams aren't built on treating everyone equally. They're built on treating everyone individually. That's when people feel seen and valued. And that's when everyone wins. What's your best tip for leading different generations? ♻️ Repost to help a leader in your network. 🔖 Follow Justin Wright for more on inclusive leadership. Want PDFs of this and my 80 best cheat sheets? Get them free: BrillianceBrief.com

Kindness is underrated. Most people only notice it when it's missing. And that's exactly why it separates real leaders from everyone else. I know VPs who couldn't lead a team of two. And entry-level employees who inspire everyone around them. The difference? It's not skills Not experience. Not talent. It's kindness. Leadership without kindness is just power. And power without kindness always fails. The strongest teams aren't built on: — The title in your email signature — The brand of your clothes — The size of your office — The car you drive They're built on how you make people feel. Want to know someone's real character? Watch how people treat others when they think no one's looking. That's who they truly are. And who they'll always be. The best leaders: — Build trust with kindness — Create loyalty with kindness — Multiply talent with kindness — Inspire greatness with kindness Because leadership isn't about who bows to your title. It's about how you lift others up, regardless of theirs. Kindness isn't weakness. It's strength in its purest form. And it's the only currency that grows in value when you give it away. True respect isn't selective. It's a way of being. Make it yours. ♻️ Repost to inspire a leader in your network. 🔖 Follow Justin Wright for more on leading with heart. Thanks!

People may forget what you say, but they'll never forget how you made them feel. Ryan Estis is a brilliant storyteller. He shares his most memorable cup of coffee. (Spoiler: It wasn’t about the coffee.) It was about how one woman reframed her job into something extraordinary. She didn’t just serve customers. She made them feel seen and valued. The smallest moments often have the biggest impact. At work, no one asks if you make people feel good. It’s not in the job description. No recruiter interviews for it. But it’s everything. You never know what silent battle someone is fighting. A simple act of kindness can change a day—or even a life. Leaders, take note: ✅ Build customer experiences that feel good. ✅ Celebrate those who bring joy to the job. ✅ Train your teams to lead with heart. And most importantly... take good care of your employees. Because when your people feel cared for, your customers will feel it too. ♻️ Repost to inspire someone in your network. 🔖 Follow Justin Wright for more on leadership. (Video credit: Goalcast on YouTube)

The most powerful leadership tool costs $0. (And you already have it.) Kindness. Most people think success comes from: Being tough. Pushing harder. Demanding more. But here's what the research shows: Teams led with kindness are... ➟ 70% more engaged ➟ 40% more resilient ➟ 21% more productive   ➟ 4x more likely to stay Because kindness isn't weak. It's a strength multiplier. It transforms average teams into exceptional ones. Think about it: When someone shows you kindness at work, you feel seen. Valued. Ready to give your best. That's why great leaders practice these daily: • They ask real questions, not just "how are you?" • They defend people who aren't in the room • They celebrate others' wins like their own • They respect boundaries and off-hours • They lead with empathy, not authority • They offer help before being asked • They include the quiet voices • They share knowledge freely • They give credit generously The truth? Leadership isn't about power. It's about impact. And nothing impacts people more than genuine kindness. Make kindness your competitive advantage. Your team will thank you. Your results will show it. Your legacy will reflect it. Want to transform your workplace? Start with kindness. The rest will follow. P.S. How do you show kindness at work? ♻️ Repost for someone who needs to see it. 🔖 Follow Justin Wright for more on leadership. Want PDFs of this and my 80 best cheat sheets? Get them free: brilliancebrief.com

I used to avoid difficult conversations. (You know the ones.) ➟ The team member who keeps missing deadlines ➟ The boss whose expectations are unclear ➟ The feedback that needs to be said (but feels too hard) I thought silence kept the peace. But I learned the hard way: Silence often does more damage than words ever could. One of my project managers was slipping. The team saw it. So did I. But I said nothing for months. When I finally spoke up, he said: "I've been waiting for you to bring this up. I thought you didn’t care." That hit me hard. 💥 My silence wasn’t kindness. It was abandonment. Disguised as keeping the peace. I started showing up differently. Not around the hard stuff. But through it. Every courageous conversation you have builds something better: ✅ A culture of honesty ✅ Trust that can withstand tension ✅ Solutions that actually fix the real problems If you're holding back that conversation, the one you keep pushing down... It might be the most important leadership move you’ll make this year. Your team isn’t waiting for perfection. They’re waiting for you to lead. You've got this 💪. 📌 Save this post to refer back. ♻️ Repost to help a leader in your network. 🔖 Follow me (Justin Wright) for more clear, compassionate leadership insights. Get my Difficult Conversations guide + 80 others free: BrillianceBrief.com

Your greatest ROI isn’t in stocks or real estate. It’s in skills you carry for life. 16 skills that'll pay you back forever: Being decisive Thinking on your feet Being easy to work with Managing your time well Staying calm under pressure Building strong relationships Resolving conflicts peacefully Staying positive and optimistic Managing your money smartly Expressing your thoughts clearly Asking for help when you need it Selling, negotiating, and persuading Setting boundaries with toxic people Listening to understand, not just to reply Having emotional intelligence and empathy Continuously learning and developing yourself If you had to bet on one thing in 2025… Bet on you. ♻ Repost to help someone in your network. Follow Justin Wright for more on self-improvement. P.S. What other life-changing skill would you add?

We all remember the boss who made us feel small. We’ll never forget the leader who made us feel seen. Your title makes you a manager. Your humility makes you a leader. There's nothing weak about being a humble leader. In fact, it's the strongest kind. Because true confidence isn't loud. It doesn't need to be. Weak leaders fear being challenged. Strong leaders invite it. Weak leaders defend their knowledge. Strong leaders expand it. Arrogance says: "I know everything." Humility says: "I can learn from anyone." And here's what most leaders miss: Arrogance repels. Humble confidence attracts. 🚫 You don't look weak by learning 🚫 You don't lose power by listening 🚫 You don't fall behind by lifting others up Want to know the secret? Leadership isn't about being seen as the smartest person in the room. It's about making everyone else feel: ✅ Heard ✅ Valued ✅ Capable Remember this: The quieter your confidence, the louder your impact. Because true power isn't in your voice. It's in the voices you inspire. Arrogance says, "Look at me." Leadership says, "Look at what we built." The quieter your ego, the longer your legacy. ♻️ Agree? Repost to inspire your network too. 🔖 Follow Justin Wright for more on humble leadership. Want my 80 best cheat sheets? Get them free: BrillianceBrief.com

Good people don't leave jobs. They leave bad leaders. 11 Laws of Effective Leadership: 1. Lead yourself first ↳ Model the behavior you want from your team. 2. Hire great people, then step aside ↳ Don't micromanage. Empower your team. 3. Be ready to roll up your sleeves ↳ Show you're willing to dive in when needed. 4. Communicate clearly, consistently & often ↳ Keep everyone informed, aligned, and engaged. 5. Gather input, decide, and take action ↳ Avoid analysis paralysis. Move forward. 6. Prioritize deep work over shallow meetings ↳ Respect and protect your team's time. 7. Give frequent feedback & recognition ↳ Do it daily, not just once a year. 8. Deal with toxic behavior swiftly ↳ Nip negativity in the bud to keep the team healthy. 9. Focus on high-impact work ↳ Set clear goals and prioritize. 10. Take time off & encourage your team to ↳ Model and promote a healthy balance. 11. Invest in your team's growth ↳ Help them develop skills and advance their careers. 90% of leadership is how you show up. Master these 11 laws to show up strong. Want to be a great leader? Start by being a great example. ♻️ Repost to help others become effective leaders. 🔖 Follow Justin Wright for more on leadership. P.S. What would you add to the list? Want my 80 best cheat sheets? Get them free: BrillianceBrief.com

Good people quit toxic work cultures, not jobs. 9 signs of a healthy culture: (Hint: It's not about the perks. It's about the people.) 1. Employees feel heard and appreciated. ↳ They know their contributions are valued. 2. People are treated with trust and respect. ↳ Regardless of their role or level. 3. Everyone feels safe to be authentic. ↳ No need to put on a persona or mask. 4. Leaders communicate openly and honestly. ↳ They welcome questions and feedback. 5. People are growing and advancing in their careers. ↳ Hard work and dedication are rewarded. 6. Teammates challenge each other respectfully. ↳ Healthy debate is encouraged. 7. Toxic behavior isn't tolerated from anyone. ↳ Everyone is held to the same standards. 8. People are promoted based on merit, not politics. ↳ Performance and potential are what matters. 9. The best ideas win, regardless of who has them. ↳ Good ideas are recognized and implemented. A healthy culture isn't just good to have. It's a must-have for attracting and retaining top talent. When you prioritize your people over your profits, both will grow faster. ♻️ Valuable? Repost to share with your network. 🔖 Follow Justin Wright for more on leadership. Want my 80 best cheat sheets? Get them here for free: BrillianceBrief.com

16 phrases every leader needs to know. (I wish I knew these 16 years ago.) They would've saved me from: ➟ Burned bridges ➟ Countless conflicts ➟ Damaged relationships Since then, I've seen: ➟ Impossible conflicts resolved ➟ Hostile rooms turn peaceful ➟ Broken trust rebuilt All because someone knew what to say. And when to say it. That's emotional intelligence in action. It's not about having perfect answers. It's about having the right approach. When someone's frustrated, saying "I want to understand your perspective" opens more doors than getting defensive. When tension rises, a simple "Let's pause and collect our thoughts" can prevent words you'd later regret. The magic happens when you: ✅ Validate feelings before solving problems ✅ Show curiosity instead of judgment ✅ Create safety for honest dialogue People won't remember most of what you say. But they'll never forget how your words made them feel: Seen Heard Respected Or... Defensive Dismissed Small The choice is yours. Choose words that build bridges, not walls. Because in the end, your EQ isn't measured by your vocabulary. It's measured by the trust you build, the conflicts you resolve, and the people you help grow. One conversation at a time. ♻️ Agree? Repost to share with your network. 🔖 Follow Justin Wright for more on EQ. Want PDFs of my 80 best cheat sheets? Get them free: brilliancebrief.com

Good people don't leave companies. They leave toxic managers. Ever had a boss who made work miserable? You’re not alone. And it’s not okay. A bad manager can crush morale fast. And the damage? It spreads silently. 🚨 Watch out for the signs:  1. Poor or unclear communication  2. No empathy or understanding  3. Creating fear instead of safety  4. Taking credit for others' work  5. Micromanaging every move  6. Refusing to grow or change  7. Inconsistent decisions  8. No vision or direction  9. Playing favorites 10. Blaming others These aren't just bad habits. They’re red flags. And if you ignore them, you risk losing your best people. The best leaders do the opposite: ✅ Share credit ✅ Stay consistent ✅ Show empathy ✅ Trust their team ✅ Embrace growth ✅ Own their mistakes ✅ Share a clear vision ✅ Treat everyone fairly ✅ Take full responsibility ✅ Create psychological safety Because leadership isn't about control. It's about empowering others to do their best work. Stop normalizing bad management. Start demanding better leadership. ♻️ Repost to help raise the bar on leadership. 🔖 Follow Justin Wright for more on healthy cultures. Want PDFs of my 80 best cheat sheets? Get them free: BrillianceBrief.com (Video credit: Unknown. DM for attribution)

We obsess over numbers. Revenue. Margins. Forecasts. But the truth? Business is 100% about people. Yet most leaders still focus on: 🎯 KPIs 📊 Metrics 📈 Dashboards 💰 Profit margins 📋 Quarterly results And they lose sight of the very thing making those numbers possible: People. ➟ The ones solving the problems ➟ Delivering those numbers ➟ Building the systems ➟ Closing the deals Want your business to thrive? Start with your people. Show them you care about: ➟ Their growth ➟ Their dreams ➟ Their wellbeing ➟ Their challenges Because when people feel valued as humans, not just employees: ➟ They bring their best work ➟ They go the extra mile ➟ They stay longer ➟ They care more And here's the truth: If you want people to care about your business, show them first that you care about them as people. Business is personal. It always was. It always will be. Lead with heart. The results will follow. 👇 Tag a leader who gets this. ♻️ Repost to inspire your network. 🔖 Follow Justin Wright for more real-talk leadership. Want my 80 best cheat sheets? Get them free → BrillianceBrief.com

I used to think teamwork was just about getting things done. Boy, was I wrong. In my first leadership role, I pushed hard. We hit every deadline. But the energy was off. People looked drained. Disconnected. Done, but not proud. That’s when it hit me: A group of people working together isn’t a team. It’s just individuals sharing a calendar. Real teams are built on something deeper: ✅ Trust that has your back ✅ Respect that values your voice ✅ Care that sees you as a person (not just an employee) So I changed how I showed up. I started listening more. Asking questions that weren’t about work. Showing appreciation without a reason. The outcome? 💡 More ideas 😊 More smiles 🤝 More support And yes, more results. We weren’t just working together. We were in it together. Look... You can force people to collaborate. But you can’t force them to care. That part is earned. By how you show up. True teams are built on relationships, not just results. 💬 What’s your #1 tip for building real team trust? ♻️ Enjoy this? Repost to help a leader in your network. 🔖 Follow Justin Wright for more on teamwork.

16 signs to see if you're an authentic leader. First, what authentic leadership is not: ⛔ Compromising your values to get ahead ⛔ Taking credit for someone else's work ⛔ Pretending to be someone you're not ⛔ Saying only what others want to hear ⛔ Hiding your flaws and vulnerabilities ⛔ Making decisions based on politics ⛔ Valuing popularity over principles ⛔ Blaming others for your mistakes What authentic leadership is: ✅ Making decisions based on values ✅ Always giving credit where it's due ✅ Showing empathy and compassion ✅ Living your principles with integrity ✅ Recognizing and admitting your flaws ✅ Owning your mistakes and fixing them ✅ Doing what's right, even when it's hard ✅ Holding yourself and others accountable When you lead with authenticity, you create a culture of: ➟ Trust ➟ Engagement ➟ High performance Your team will follow you not because they have to, but because they want to. So take off the mask. ➟ Be real ➟ Be honest ➟ Be you That's the secret to authentic leadership. ♻ Repost to help a leader in your network. 🔖 Follow Justin Wright for more on leadership. Want PDFs of my 80 best cheat sheets? Get them free: brilliancebrief.com

I was a terrible leader when I first started. I thought being the boss meant: Having all the answers. Never admitting mistakes. Being the hero for your team. Boy, was I wrong. The best lesson I learned? Leadership isn't about being perfect. It's about being real. Putting your people first. Having the confidence to trust. And the humility to know you're not always right. One day, I messed up. Bad. I gathered the team and said: "I made the wrong call. Here's what I learned." And something incredible happened. People opened up. Trust deepened. Ideas flowed. The team got stronger. Why? Because when you lead with humility and humanity, you give others permission to do the same. 9 signs of an inspiring leader: ➟ Put your people first ➟ Stay humble ➟ Share your vision clearly ➟ Listen with real empathy ➟ Treat people like people ➟ Admit when you don't know ➟ Ask for feedback (and use it) ➟ Own your mistakes ➟ Trust your team None of that requires a title. Just courage. Because at the end of the day, people won’t remember your flawless slides or 5-year strategy. They’ll remember how you made them feel. What kind of leader do you want to be remembered as? ♻️ Agree? Repost to help other leaders. 🔖 Follow Justin Wright for more on leadership. Want my 80 best cheat sheets? Get them free: BrillianceBrief.com

Power doesn’t make you a leader. (What you do with it does.) The truth hits hard: A boss takes what they need. A leader creates what everyone needs. Look closely at any thriving team. You’ll spot the difference instantly. Bosses: ➟ Command through position ➟ Guard resources like secrets ➟ Take credit for others' wins ➟ Stand above the team ➟ Demand loyalty True leaders: ➟ Inspire through action ➟ Share openly and freely ➟ Give credit where it's due ➟ Stand alongside their team ➟ Earn trust through words & actions It’s never about power. It’s about empowerment. Not about being first in line, but making sure no one’s left behind. Not about drinking alone, but making the well bigger for everyone. Because when you lead with service, people follow with passion. When you clear the path for others, they’ll move mountains for you. Your example doesn’t just influence. It multiplies. Choose wisely. Be the leader you'd want to follow. ♻️ Repost if you believe in true leadership. Follow Justin Wright for more leadership insights. P.S. Have you seen the difference between a boss and a leader in your workplace? Video credit: Millionaire Mentor

It doesn't matter where you are on the org chart. Leadership isn't a title. It's these 8 things: 1. Your actions 2. Your attitude 3. Your behavior 4. Your drive 5. Your empathy 6. Your example 7. Your integrity And most of all: 8. Your team's respect Leadership isn't handed to you. It's earned by what you do daily. Want to lead? Start now—in your current role. 💡 5 Quick Tips to Begin Leading Today: 1/ Be Proactive: Don't wait for instructions. Identify areas that need improvement. Take the 1st step to address them. 2/ Influence Others: Inspire those around you. Leaders do this by: ➟ Setting a good example ➟ Offering others a listening ear ➟ Rallying a team to meet a shared goal 3/ Make Decisions: Leaders are decision-makers. No need to make monumental choices. Even small decisions can set you apart as proactive. 4/ Be Accountable: Own your actions and decisions. Accept responsibility, both for wins and mistakes. 5/ Communicate Clearly: Keep others informed. Share your vision and provide clear guidance. Leadership is a behavior. You can start at any moment. And in any role. Don't wait for a promotion. Or for permission. They'll come faster when you're acting the part. ♻ Find this valuable? Repost to help others too. 🔖 Follow Justin Wright for more on leadership. Thank you!

Some people will drain your energy while saying they have your best interest at heart. Others will build your success without ever mentioning their role in it. Learn to spot the difference. Because to reach your next level of success... It's not just about working harder or being smarter. It's about being brave enough to guard your energy like it's your most valuable asset. Let go of connections that: 🚫 Drain your spirit 🚫 Take without giving 🚫 Question your ambitions 🚫 Diminish your achievements Build relationships with those who: ✅ Share opportunities freely ✅ Challenge you to grow ✅ Celebrate your wins ✅ Have your back One true supporter is worth more than a hundred hollow connections. Your time is limited. Your energy is precious. Your potential is vast. Choose your circle carefully. Because the people around you today shape who you'll become tomorrow. You deserve people who fight for your success even when you're not in the room. Accept nothing less. ♻️ Agree? Repost to share with your network. 🔖 Follow Justin Wright for more like this. Want my 80 best cheat sheets? Get them free: BrillianceBrief.com