What is Alignment? When we work with businesses at Echelon Front, we often hear people say things like: “we can’t agree,” or “we have competing priorities,” or “they don’t get it.” These situations often prompt leaders to ask, How do I implement team alignment, in the face of competing viewpoints. 

From Blame to Ownership: Breaking Free from a Victim Mentality Life is full of unfair, unfortunate, and unforeseen events. Things are going to happen to you that are out of our control. And when that happens, our natural human tendency is to find someone or something to blame.  That is

Good work performance is often more than just completing tasks. It’s about the way an individual approaches their responsibilities, how they contribute to the team’s success, and the level of impact they have on the organization’s objectives. But how do you describe good work performance in a way that helps

Formal performance reviews are often a routine part of personal development in the workplace. While managers provide valuable feedback, it’s equally important to reflect on your own performance through a well-crafted self-evaluation. How to write a self-evaluation for a performance review is a question many employees face. The answer lies

How do you set boundaries? “When to say yes and how to say no” is a question we often hear, especially from people who are burnt out and feel they are doing everything for everyone. They want to learn how to say no, and how to set boundaries. However, this

Workplace culture is a summation of its employees, industry, values, mission, and so many other factors. And when that culture is toxic, it can feel like a shadow that hangs over everyone in the organization, constantly stealing oxygen from everything until it suffocates the business. This can seem like an

Micromanagement, the bane of many workplaces, is often recognized for its detrimental effects on employee morale and productivity. But what if there were alternatives? What is another word for micromanagement, and how can leaders adopt more effective strategies? Let’s look into this crucial question. When discussing micromanagement, it’s essential to

Do you realize that building relationships with managers at work is critical to success in the workplace? No matter what level you’re at in the business world, forming valuable relationships with management should be a priority. Doing so can help you gain their trust, earn their respect, and influence their

A question we often receive from clients is: what is business relationship management? In other words, people want to know how to manage and build professional relationships. We often associate the word relationship with something personal. Someone we intrinsically like and want to spend time with, but we know in

At Echelon Front, we have four core values – leadership at every level, leadership in every capacity, leadership is the solution, and leadership is a skill. When asked why is self-management important, the core belief of leadership in every capacity comes to mind. Leadership in every capacity means you are

Are You Taking Ownership or Wasting Leadership Capital in Your Marriage? In a recent live session of the Women’s Assembly, Corey Mize discussed a pitfall that she faced in the first years of her own marriage – a pitfall that too many people fall into. It was counterproductive communication and

One of the most common questions we get at Echelon Front, when talking to prospective clients, is what kind of return on investment will we see from this training? This is an honest question, and we know how important investing in your people is for mission success. Employees are the