How to transition from technical expertise to leadership

Always great to attend and speak at the Association of Laboratory Managers (ALMA) conference. Today I spoke to leaders of labs about the critically of developing a Leadership PQ mindset. I shared leadership processes on translating vision into action assuring that strategy, accountability and engagement align for the sustainable success of the labs they lead. Many leaders have the IQ and the EQ and the missing component is the PQ (Process Intelligence).

In a private-equity-backed portfolio company, senior leaders are more than functional experts, they are architects of value creation, trusted advisors and drivers of change. Looking to build a leadership team that drives company-wide value? Read the full insights from Rachael Crocker here: https://lnkd.in/eeV6mQPb

Jonathon Westover, PhD and I discussed leadership. Here are my thoughts on what the leadership industrial complex is getting wrong about leadership development. https://lnkd.in/ggwjFsMM

If your Lean results disappear when leadership changes, the system was never built right. Real ROI comes from systems that embed capability, not dependency. That’s why our approach focuses on two things: – Building systems that scale. – Transferring knowledge that lasts. Business leaders: What does your organization's bottom line depend on? Systems or people?

We're living in an era of distributed teams, fast-moving change, and rising expectations for human-centered leadership. This creates a massive challenge: How do you build interpersonal intelligence at scale? The leaders who thrive today can communicate clearly, coach effectively, and adapt with empathy. But these skills don't emerge by accident. They're developed through guided, repeated, risk-free practice. Because building interpersonal intelligence at scale isn't just nice to have anymore, it's essential. Discover how to scale practice across your organization ⤵️ #Communication #FutureOfWork #ExecutivesAndManagement

The Real Edge in Leadership In today’s fast-changing world, decisions made in haste can cost more than time, they can cost opportunities. This visual perfectly sums up why critical thinking isn’t just a skill, but a leadership superpower. Whether it’s breaking down complex problems, spotting hidden biases, or evaluating evidence under pressure, the best leaders are those who think before they act, and explain their reasoning clearly enough to inspire confidence.

The most successful leaders aren’t reacting to chaos; they’re creating calm. Discover how MBL trains composure and responsiveness as leadership skills.

Most leaders fail to attain the third attribute; instead of continuing as true leaders, they shift into the role of a boss, losing the trust and respect of their teams. As a result, their influence diminishes, and they eventually drop from the path of effective leadership.

Learn how to refine the soft skills that define great leaders. From building executive presence to mastering office politics, these abilities can help you connect with your team and advance your career. Ready to take your leadership to the next level? Click the link to read the full blog and discover how improving your soft skills can make a real impact! https://bit.ly/3B71VOZ

Day 3 of 100: The Truth About Digital Transformation Leadership Lesson from the Field One of the toughest lessons I’ve learned as a leader is that clarity beats speed. In the race to “go digital,” many leaders rush decisions without aligning teams. But sustainable transformation happens when everyone understands the why before the what. As leaders, our job is not to have all the answers but to ask the right questions. #Leadership #ChangeManagement #DigitalMindset #VisionbyBalaji