Author: Gabriel “Gabo” von Knorring

Your journey as a leader doesn’t end when you assume that coveted, top-tier position in the company. In fact, your voyage has just begun because you must continuously cultivate, enhance, and expand your skills and experiences to retain your position and eventually move further up the corporate ladder. A leadership development program provides this opportunity…

I spent more than a decade in the military, and among the many life lessons I learned is that sharing more of yourself with the people around you helps foster solid relationships and makes working together much easier. Work ceases to be just that when you know each other more personally. Through storytelling, I was…

As a new leader, do you sometimes feel at a loss with all the changes and progress around you? If so, setting SMARTER goals will help you gain better control over the reins, evolve into a competent, reliable leader, and realize your full leadership potential. SMARTER goals for leadership development are specific, measurable, actionable, risky,…

When I was in the military, we worked closely with our team leaders, always functioning as a unit and ensuring commands were executed to a tee. This synergistic working arrangement with my mentors impacted me so much that I fully embraced most of their leadership strategies. This is why, to this day, I believe mentoring…

Leadership development has always been one of my strong suits, beginning a decade ago from when I was an Army Officer to my current entrepreneurial pursuits. I’ve always believed in supporting and equipping leaders to handle the various challenges and obstacles that will come their way. For me, not investing in leadership development is akin…

Leadership development has always been at the forefront of my endeavors, be it in the military more than a decade ago or today in my entrepreneurship journey. I’ve always believed that leaders are the driving forces behind the success of any team. That’s why, in business, the right leaders must be at the helm, always…

Looking back at my military career, I realize I spent significant time developing leaders, especially when I joined the Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit. I would get excited whenever I spotted leadership potential in my team and would immediately set about drafting development plans with them. Today, in my entrepreneurial journey, leadership development is still one…

My time in the military taught me the value of always embarking on projects, tasks, and practically anything worth accomplishing with a clear mind, laser focus, and the confidence brought about by careful planning. Today, in my entrepreneurship journey, I still carry out these learnings because, truth be told, proper goal-setting helps make leadership challenges…

My days in the military taught me that you must always learn to adapt to varying situations. Tried and tested methods may not always be reliable, and sometimes, they may no longer be as relevant and practical as they once were. You should never be daunted by new strategies and innovative perspectives, and this mindset…

I’ve had my share of training budding leaders in the past, all the way back during my military days to my current exploits as an entrepreneur. One thing stands out in all my experiences — you must invest in your top people to bring out the best in them and make them want to stay.…