top of page
The Leadership Edge
With Joe Glaser
All Posts


From Turmoil to Transformation: How Challenges Can Shape the Leader You Were Meant to Be
The past two years have been a ride. Some of the turbulence? I caused myself—wrong calls, bad timing, letting frustration get the better...

Joe Glaser
Aug 9, 20253 min read


Let Me: The Other Half of Leadership Strength
By Joe Glaser | General Manager | Leadership Coach | Founder of The Leadership Edge Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” theory stopped me in my...

Joe Glaser
Aug 5, 20254 min read


The Light Within: Unlocking the Power You Didn’t Know You Had
By Joe Glaser- General Manager | Leadership Coach | Founder of The Leadership Edge I’ve walked through fire—seasons where I wasn’t sure...

Joe Glaser
Aug 4, 20254 min read


Build the Business Within: How Ownership Unlocks Teamwide Performance
Over the years, one thing has become crystal clear to me: if you want to build a high-performance team, you can’t do it by holding all...

Joe Glaser
Jul 31, 20254 min read


Leading with ADHD: Turning a Challenge into a Superpower
There’s a narrative we don’t talk about enough in leadership: what it’s like to lead with ADHD. This past spring, I was officially...

Joe Glaser
Jul 28, 20253 min read


Leading Through Political Environments: Transforming the Culture
There are seasons in leadership when you feel energized. The mission is clear, the team is united, and every ounce of effort matters....

Joe Glaser
Jul 27, 20254 min read


Leading Through Manipulative Insincerity: Confronting the Quietest Threat to Team Culture
I’ll be honest—this isn’t the kind of topic I typically enjoy writing about. I prefer to focus on the inspiring side of leadership: the...

Joe Glaser
Jul 25, 20255 min read


Learning to Win Through Failure: A Personal Reflection on Falling, Getting Up, and Leading Forward
Let me start with something honest: I have failed. Not the kind of failure people joke about lightly—the kind that leaves you lying awake...

Joe Glaser
Jul 24, 20253 min read


Building Leaders Who Inspire Purpose: The Real ROI of Intentional Leadership
Over the years, I’ve learned something simple but powerful: the leaders who leave the biggest mark aren’t always the flashiest or the...

Joe Glaser
Jul 22, 20253 min read


The Power of Curiosity: Fueling Leadership, Business, and Relationships
By Joe Glaser Curiosity in Leadership: See Beyond the Surface As leaders , we often feel pressure to have the answers. But some of the...

Joe Glaser
Jul 16, 20253 min read


Transforming Misunderstood Leadership into Empowered Belief
At some point in every leader’s journey, they find themselves working under someone who just doesn’t get them. Not in a toxic way — not...

Joe Glaser
Jun 23, 20252 min read


Leading Through the AI Era: Why Everyday Leadership Matters More Than Ever
By Joe Glaser I’m going to say something that might surprise you: As a retail leader, I believe I can help shape the future of how...

Joe Glaser
Jun 9, 20254 min read


Leading from the Frontlines: Building a Culture of Decentralized Command
If leadership is about control, we’ve missed the point. If it’s about empowerment, we’re getting closer. But if it’s about building other...

Joe Glaser
May 28, 20254 min read


Embracing Bold Moves: How Fearless Leadership Navigates Uncertainty
"I am not a sheep. I am a lion and I refuse to talk, to walk, to sleep with the sheep." -Og Mandino "The Greatest Salesman In the World"....

Joe Glaser
May 27, 20254 min read


Bouncing Back: How to Rediscover Your Strength After Leadership Failure
Leadership isn’t just about vision, strategy, or driving results—it’s about weathering the storms that inevitably come with carrying the...

Joe Glaser
May 22, 20253 min read


Embracing the Power of Leadership: The “Let Them” Theory by Mel Robbins
I recently encountered a transformative concept from Mel Robbins—author, speaker, and expert in cutting through the noise. This idea is...

Joe Glaser
May 5, 20253 min read


The Safety We Lead: Building Trust in Uncertain Times
Inspiration from Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek By Joe Glaser In leadership, especially in high-pressure industries like retail, I’ve...

Joe Glaser
Apr 29, 20253 min read


Leading Through the Storm: Staying Grounded When Everything Shifts!
Challenging times have a way of testing everything you believe about leadership. They test your values, your relationships, your ability...

Joe Glaser
Apr 19, 20253 min read


Leading Through Doubt: Conquering Imposter Syndrome in Leadership
If you've ever sat in a leadership meeting, looked around the room, and thought, "Do I really belong here?" —you’re not alone. Imposter...

Joe Glaser
Apr 10, 20252 min read


Empower Your Leadership: Cultivating a Culture of Mutual Energy Exchange
Leadership isn’t just about inspiring and energizing others—it’s also about maintaining your own energy to lead effectively. Let’s face...

Joe Glaser
Mar 28, 20254 min read
bottom of page