Tim Elmore
Leadership development educator; posts on coaching leaders/HR to engage Gen Z, culture, and management development.
Choose Intentional Attitude Over a Victim Mindset
You have to choose the right attitude. Fighting a victim mindset means we have to be intentional about our outlook.
Emotional Intelligence Beats IQ in Predicting Youth Success
EQ, not IQ, is the greatest predictor of success for young people, both as students and later as graduates.
Overcorrecting Leaves Kids Feeling Inadequate
Too much overcorrecting can make young children feel as though they don't measure up to parents' standards.
HR Leaders Embrace Compassion While Tackling Leadership Paradoxes
Spent yesterday morning in D.C. with HR leaders from the Adventist Healthcare facilities across the U.S. I couldn’t ask for a more hungry group to explore the 8 Paradoxes of Great Leadership. I learned from their compassion for others. My...
Management Executes; Leadership Chooses the Right Path
“Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” ― Peter F. Drucker
Mature Kids Thrive with Balanced Autonomy and Guidance
Wise adults evaluate kids’ maturity, then give a needed balance of autonomy, responsibility, & information.
Risk and Achievement Shape Student Identity and Confidence
As a student matures, risk and achievement are necessities in forming their identity and confidence.
Build Emotionally Intelligent Teams for the AI Era
I’ve got a new event that is perfect for your team called “Building Emotionally Intelligent Teams in the Age of AI” Visit timelmore.com or #linkinbio for more info and to check availability.
Saying No Enables Flow and Focus
You can do anything, but you can’t do everything. You must say no in order to flow.
Young Professionals Seek Purposeful Leadership, Says Colin Webb
New episode of Generations at Work: From MIT to building robotics companies—Colin Webb shares what today’s young professionals really want from leaders. Listen now: https://www.maxwellleadership.com/generationsatwork/
Mentors Guide Youth Potential Into Purposeful Impact
The next generation has so much to offer, but they need direction—mentors who channel their energy and challenge them.
Talent Leaders Converge on Gen Z Future in San Antonio
I was proud to see Talent Directors & Operators from all over the country gather in San Antonio to focus on the future…which begins with Gen Z. Thanks chickfila !
Leadership Gap: Illusion Creates Disillusionment in Teams
People don’t become disillusioned— they become disillusioned after they were first illusioned. That’s the leadership gap. In this episode of Generations at Work, we unpack why so many teams struggle with expectations—and how to fix it. https://www.maxwellleadership.com/generationsatwork/
Your Leadership Motive Shapes Longevity, Decisions, Impact, and Style
Your motivation for leading will determine your: Duration - If your motive for leading is good, it will impact how long you last. Decisions - If your motive is good, it will enhance your wisdom and objectivity. Donation - If your motive is...
Hard Conversations Are the True Test of Leadership
One of the greatest tests of leadership is having the hard conversation. Most leaders know it matters—but many avoid it, delay it, or handle it poorly because conflict feels uncomfortable.
Nine Strategies to Unlock Gen Z Leadership Potential
If you want practical ways to recognize the strengths, motivations, and leadership potential inside Generation Z, my new book The Future Begins with Z offers nine strategies to help you lead this generation well as they reshape the workplace. Available now...
Leadership's Future: Deeper Human Connection Over Automation
In this episode, Dov Baron and I discuss why the future of leadership isn’t more automation — it’s deeper connection. “If you use AI, you cannot exclude human connection.” If you lead teams — especially across generations — this one is essential. 🎧...
Great Leaders Give Needed Support, Not Deserved Criticism
There’s a powerful leadership lesson in watching Trae Turner. When you’re in a tough season, people can either give you what you deserve — criticism, frustration, distance — or they can give you what you need — encouragement, belief, support. The best...
Clear Culture Unites Generations, Turns Competition Into Contribution
What if your workplace culture actually brought generations together instead of pulling them apart? This week on Generations at Work, Dr. Tim Elmore and William Vanderbloemen share practical wisdom for leading Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers on the same...