This is the time of year many of us go through the useful exercise of writing our new year resolutions or goals. We all start with good intentions and start writing a long list of things we want to do. We review the list and start getting busy. We are on our way! Unfortunately, many of us eventually lose […]
Read MoreWhat is the difference between leadeship and management? I believe the biggest difference between leadership and management is the way they motivate the people who work or follow them. Leaders and managers exhibit a set of different skills and behaviors that are closely linked and complimentary to each other. Management and leadership are both […]
Read MoreThe Chicago Bears are my favorite NFL team. I was glued to the TV on Sunday watching the game unfold into another miracle 4th quarter win by Tebow and the Broncos. Like many of you, I am trying to answer the question: How does Tebow and his teammates do it week after week? Is it divine intervention? Is […]
Read MoreI am sure you have heard the phrase “leaders are made and not just born”. I would wholeheartedly agree with that statement. Leadership is a journey and not a destination. One’s development as a leader is usually not a straight line to the top but a journey with many ups and downs as you progress […]
Read MoreAs a leader, are you having regular one-on-one meetings with your staff and direct reports? These are regularly scheduled meetings with each and every one of your direct reports where you sit down and talk. One-on-one meetings are an opportunity for the leader to LEAD. It is your opportunity to inspire, influence, motivate, coach, […]
Read MoreWe work in a 24/7 environment thanks to technology and the global reach of business today. The demands on leaders are compounded by corporate demands of exceeding goals, developing strategies, creating a vision, securing new clients, delighting current clients, addressing the ever increasing demands of government regulations, Board and shareholder demands, travel, staff development […]
Read MoreI hope this picture brings a smile to your face as it does mine. I don’t watch TV much but I really enjoyed this show. What I loved most about the characters was their ability to share what they were feeling and how they helped each other be better people. That is what friends are for….RIGHT? So you […]
Read MoreHappy New Year! It is that time again where we take pen to paper and write down our list of resolutions for the upcoming year. It is a worthwhile exercise to do; taking time to think about what you want to do differently this year and sticking to it. It is the sticky part that often gets un-glued. We […]
Read MoreIt has been a while since you last heard from me. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. I did despite the fact my computer crashed and I virtually lost everything. I failed a simple leadership principle, not having a back up plan. I was arrogant in thinking this could not happen to me. Hubris. According to Jim Collins […]
Read MoreAll of us have much to be thankful for. As we gather around the dining room table this Thanksgiving remember to give thanks for all you have, be grateful for your family, your friends, your health, your job and give thanks and say a special prayer for our men and women fighting for our freedom. […]
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