AI, geo political pressure, new ways of working and several other factors are creating a sea change in the business world. Helping leaders transform their approach for this new world cannot be done in a traditional classroom. That is where LeaderSurf comes in.

While being a doer is great and having an execution mindset is critical to leadership success, a leader’s real leverage is created when they stop doing and start delegating.

5 ways to lead with positive reinforcement. The carrot can both motivate and prod. It is a much more effective tool that the stick. Learn to incorporate the philosophy of “Sharpening your carrots” into your leadership style.

As a leader would you pass the “Jenga Test”? Could you be extracted without causing harm to the team?

The definition of an effective leader is evolving.  In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving business landscape, the traditional model of leadership is undergoing a seismic shift. The days of the "hero leader" — the individual who single-handedly drives success, makes all the decisions, and carries the weight of the team on their shoulders — are numbered. Instead, organizations are recognizing the power of collaborative, coach-like leadership that empowers teams to thrive independently. This shift isn’t just a trend; it’s a necessity for building resilient, innovative, and high-performing teams.

In this episode of the R.O.G. Return on Generosity Podcast, Groove Management’s Brian Formato joins Shannon Cassidy to discuss leadership, generosity, surfing and finding your groove.

This article explores Spiral Dynamics, a powerful framework for understanding organizational and leadership development through evolving value systems.

In leadership, thirst and hunger are much more than physical sensations—they're powerful drivers that can push leaders to new heights. When we approach these feelings positively, thirst and hunger become the fuel that ignites passion, persistence, and growth in leadership. Here’s why these feelings are essential and how embracing them can make a difference.

Scaling a business requires a shift in mindset and skills. What got you here won’t get you there. Let’s explore what it takes to successfully scale a business.

As revenue grows, there is increased pressure on teams to scale up as well. There are key steps required to scale a team and an organization. In this blog post we explore the key steps.

Are you the boss? What exactly does that mean? Does the title boss encourage you to act bossy? Is that a good thing. Would it help to shift that mental model from boss to coach?

Execution is far more intricate than it appears. In this article, we explore 3 most common myths about execution.

We cannot have all the answers, yet not knowing often feels like a weakness. If you reframe not having the answer as an opportunity to learn, you will embrace sharing the fact you don’t know.

Too many startups chase enterprise clients. Focus on your OAM, the optimal addressable market versus the TAM to maximize the opportunity.

Achieving unicorn status is a rare feat for companies. At Groove Management we have had the privilege of working with several unicorns. In this post we outline a few commonalities that we have found.

Time is the great equalizer. We all have the same 24 hours in a day. How we leverage our time determines our level of success and value. What is your ROT?

Striking the right balance between praise and punishment with employees is a challenge for most leaders. The term to sharpen your carrots is Groove Management’s way of helping leaders to remember to strike the right balance.

We tend to focus too much energy on figuring out the root cause of what went wrong and not enough time on what went right. Learning to dissect successes is a business practice that can accelerate an organization’s growth.

What is your mental capacity to reach with your leadership style. We are all clear on our physical limitations, but what is our ability to stretch our style when it comes to leading ourselves and others?

We have all heard of micro-management, but the term micro-leadership doesn’t exist. Why is there so much confusion between leadership and management?