Angie Morgan Witkowski

Risk is the opposite of reward. Anything good in your life was a result of risk. Risk isn't the opposite of reward, it's the path to reward.

Jealous at work? Rather than act on this emotion, work to use it to your advantage.

Even the best leaders can plateau. This executive coach has some advice on how to mount a resurgence.

Change your approach to leading and managing to unlock a whole new level of trust for easier collaboration, better teamwork, and greater results.

In a world where disruption lurks around every corner, perfectionism can only hold you, and your company, back.

Likability can be developed with intention and effort, says this leadership coach and Marine. Here are 3 steps.

We tend to think about courage as just "physical." The reality is that there are many types of courage and these four, in particular, need to be represented in the workplace.

Burnout is real. Yet, it can be managed with effective strategies.

There’s something liberating about being forced to disconnect and rely on your own mind to fill white space. In today’s working world, having “free of task time” is an imperative that too many professionals (myself included) fail to give themselves. We treat this time as a luxury, when it should be a necessity.

Feedback should inspire people to grow ... not shrink. Here are 5 Ways to Give Feedback to ensure you achieve the results you're seeking.

In the best businesses, everyone knows where they stand. Holding someone accountable is strictly between his or her performance and the expected standard. It’s not about you and that person, personally. As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to get your team to the point where candor flows freely.

If managers want to get the most out of every team member, they can adopt many of the Marine Corps’s service-based leadership practices. Understanding the concept isn’t enough; they must overcome the three common barriers that prevent managers from putting the needs of their employees first: awareness, time, and unhealthy competition.

Meetings. We all hate them because too often they’re time wasters spent on issues that could be quickly resolved over a phone call.

There is, however, one type of meeting I look forward to: The running meeting. A meeting where there is no prepared agenda, and—thankfully—no PowerPoint.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Leadership isn’t about a job title – it’s about action and behavior.

In SPARK, entrepreneurs, business consultants and military Veterans Angie Morgan, Courtney Lynch, and Sean Lynch show how anyone can become an extraordinary leader by embracing seven key behaviors.

Many people believe that leaders are the rare few at the upper echelons of a business or other enterprise. But the truth is leaders can be found at any level of an organization.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Leadership isn’t about a job title – it’s about action and behavior.

In SPARK, entrepreneurs, business consultants and military Veterans Angie Morgan, Courtney Lynch, and Sean Lynch show how anyone can become an extraordinary leader by embracing seven key behaviors.

Many people believe that leaders are the rare few at the upper echelons of a business or other enterprise. But the truth is leaders can be found at any level of an organization.

These are the Sparks – the doers, thinkers, innovators, and key influencers who are catalysts for personal and organizational change. Sparks aren’t defined by the place they hold on an organizational chart. They are defined by their actions, commitment, and will.

When Sparks are ignited, their actions can shape their future. They make things better. They’re the individuals who have the courage to challenge the status quo and take action.


Frederick W. Smith, Chairman & CEO of FedEx Corporation, adds: "The concept of leadership is not a difficult one to understand. It’s that straight-forward, but it’s by no means intuitive. It must be learned and practiced. SPARK will help you do just that." 
 


Not only does SPARK provide you with the encouragement and motivation to be a leader, it also offers online resources that will further support your leadership development. With SPARK as a blueprint, anyone can become a catalyst for change, and any organization can identify and develop Sparks. Learn more at www.sparkslead.us. Show less

This column is part of Globe Careers’ Leadership Lab series, where executives and experts share their views and advice about leadership and management.

"I always knew that serving in the Marine Corps, an organization where 94 per cent of its members were men, was going to change me. I just didn’t know how. And now that some time has passed since I’ve left active duty, I’ve been able to reflect on this experience and identify some valuable lessons that have guided me throughout my career."

Forbes writer, Jessica Kleiman's interview with Angie Morgan:

An important part of being a leader is being credible – credibility is derived from your character and your competence. — U.S. Marines Captain Angie Morgan

I recently attended a one-day leadership conference hosted by The Quorum Initiative, a selective group of high-level corporate women devoted to creating more opportunities for women in the workplace. At the event, amongst an impressive and smart group of women across… Show more

Forbes writer, Jessica Kleiman's interview with Angie Morgan:

An important part of being a leader is being credible – credibility is derived from your character and your competence. — U.S. Marines Captain Angie Morgan

I recently attended a one-day leadership conference hosted by The Quorum Initiative, a selective group of high-level corporate women devoted to creating more opportunities for women in the workplace. At the event, amongst an impressive and smart group of women across industries — from finance and law to media and academia — I participated in an inspiring workshop given by Angie Morgan, a former Marine Officer and co-author of the book, Leading From the Front: No-Excuse Leadership Tactics for Women, along with fellow Marine Captain Courtney Lynch, with whom Morgan also runs Lead Star, a leadership development consulting firm that has worked with companies from FedEx to 3M to Bank of America. Show less

THE LEADERSHIP BESTSELLER FOR WOMEN--FROM TWO MARINE CORPS CAPTAINS

“A brilliant, original, practical, profound, human, energetic book written by two remarkable women. It's one of the best books on leadership published in the last several years.”
―Tom Peters, author of "In Search of Excellence"

Angie Morgan and Courtney Lynch weren’t born leaders―they became leaders during their years in the U.S. Marine Corps, enduring some of the toughest training on earth. Now they pass… Show more

THE LEADERSHIP BESTSELLER FOR WOMEN--FROM TWO MARINE CORPS CAPTAINS

“A brilliant, original, practical, profound, human, energetic book written by two remarkable women. It's one of the best books on leadership published in the last several years.”
―Tom Peters, author of "In Search of Excellence"

Angie Morgan and Courtney Lynch weren’t born leaders―they became leaders during their years in the U.S. Marine Corps, enduring some of the toughest training on earth. Now they pass those field-tested strategies and hard-fought insights to you. They deliver 10 key practices to becoming a powerful leader. You’ll improve your decision-making, focus, and performance as you learn to:

• Lead from the front―and set an inspiring example for others
• Think fast on your feet―and stop making excuses
• Take care of your team (so they’ll take care of you)
• Stay cool while dealing with crises―and respond without overreacting
• Develop Marine-level confidence, coolness, and courage―without the boot camp

Now more than ever, women are stepping up, leaning in, and taking charge in leadership positions of every stripe. Channel your strengths, maximize your resources, and motivate your team to achieve any goal you set by Leading from the Front. Show less