A Surprise to Remember…
…My Delightful Experience of the Unexpected When was the last time you were surprised and delighted? When do you dwell on what makes you happy and grateful? Living in today’s world is exhausting and draining for many. The news reports distressing and depressing stories from all around the world in a non-stop 24-hour cycle. The […]
Finding Strength in Your Weakness
I would like to argue against the theory that leaders benefit when they only utilize their strengths and surround themselves with people who have different strengths. Here are examples of that theory: “Employees are happiest when they can utilize their strengths every day at work.” Authors Tom Rath and Barry Conchie argue, “If you spend […]
When Life Gives You Mountains…Climb!
Many business leaders and entrepreneurs are struggling right now. There are supply chain challenges, inflation, economic uncertainty, we are divided on political and social issues. Some are balancing hybrid work, talent shortages, etc. We are facing personal and professional mountains. Some of you may be focused on the challenges you are facing which may also […]
Pause…Enjoy Magic!
Have you noticed people often seem frustrated, anxious, and quick to anger these days? Maybe you have been on the receiving end of bad behavior, or maybe you have been the one sharing your frustration? With worldwide pandemics, economic uncertainty, political and ideological battles, and worse, warfare, it is no wonder so many are on […]
Enhance Your Leadership Style
The most effective leaders are aware of their leadership style. They are understand their strengths and weaknesses. They are constantly working to enhance their leadership with the intent to maximize their positive impact on team members. They work to create devotion and engagement in their team members. This helps to sustainably achieve the mission of the […]
Change Your Altitude
Imagine flying in a balloon and looking at yourself and your situation from a higher altitude. An intelligent and motivated executive may be negatively impacting their co-workers without realizing it. A small business owner may have a vision of what is possible; they invest countless hours and energy to achieve their vision, along the way […]
Living at Cause
April 8th, 2011 Today I received an email from a friend who I had spoken to about a year ago about the importance of living at cause. He wrote: “The transition to living in cause is full of surprises and continues everyday. I often think of the moment when you pulled me aside and “warned” […]
My Emotional Intelligence Experiment
In my job, I help organizations and individuals everyday to develop behaviors that will create optimum results. In my conversations with clients, the topic of emotional intelligence (EQ) comes up a great deal. Over the last decade, emotional intelligence has proven to be a commodity that leaders are looking to increase in themselves and their […]
Creating a Sense of Urgency!
Considered one of the most difficult steps in achieving a positive work culture, creating a sense of urgency is imperative right now to leading your workforce and staying ahead of a changing work climate. Click the link below and listen to the podcast as I explain how to begin creating urgency and the positive impact it will have within your workplace.
The Benefits of Investing in Human Capital
Business executives are always asking training professionals to justify investing in internal and external training. These decision makers want to understand the return on investment (ROI) as they might with a new software program or a marketing campaign. Many also ask why leadership training? There is enough data available on training, including data on Rapport’s […]