In order for a company to thrive, strategy is important, but a culture that attracts, retains and engages employees is essential. I am sure you have heard of the saying, “Culture trumps Strategy”. It does every time. Studies and surveys have proven so. In a recent survey conducted by the Katzenbach Center, over 2,000 business […]
Read More Culture, Helios HR, Strategy, ValuesThere are many important variables that make up effective leaders. One of the most important is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is defined as the ability to identify, assess, and control the emotions of oneself, of others, and of groups. As a leadership coach I work a great deal in the emotional intelligence domain. Personally, […]
Read MoreThe start of a New Year is always a good time to reflect on your leadership from the prior year. Reflection is a necessary trait for successful leaders. It takes time and it must be a priority in your busy calendar. Reflect on your leadership over the past year by asking yourself some of […]
Read MoreLike most of you, I have dropped a stone into a body of water to see how far the ripples expand out into the water. I am amazed how far the ripples reach from just a simple act of dropping a stone. The ripple effect is a great visual understanding of how leader’s actions impact […]
Read MoreMany of us have outside interests and hobbies we enjoy doing. For me it is exercise and golf. For you, it may be gardening, cooking, reading, taking photos, traveling, playing games or doing cross word puzzles. No matter what it is, spending time on something you enjoy and getting away from the daily grind of […]
Read MoreMayor Bloomberg of NY seeks a ban on in-store cigarette displays a plan that would require store owners to keep cigarette displays out of the consumers eye line in a effort to reduce smoking rates. The move if approved by the City Council would be the first of its kind in the US. This reminds me of […]
Read MoreLeading in Uncertain Times What leaders can do! This past week, I attended a Government Contractor Conference in Washington DC. The economic outlook and the potential sequestration was on the minds of many executives at the conference. Economic uncertainty is nothing new these past 4 years and it will continue in the foreseeable […]
Read MoreThis 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 […]
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