As you prepare for the end of one year and the beginning of another, you're likely beginning to think about goals for the upcoming year. We often have good intentions when it comes to creating goals, but the execution doesn't always come to fruition. As you begin the planning process, here's a suggestion for getting...
This has been a puzzle to me for many years. People I respect and support hold on to Facts that just aren’t true. But then what about me? I really got a jolt from reading “Factfulness” by Hans Rosling. 10 Reasons We’re Wrong About the World… and Why Things Are Better Than You Think. The...
Simon Sinek is a resource we highly recommend. From his TED videos and books like “Leaders Eat Last" and “Find your Why” he really captures what it takes to be a leader. There is a great video of Simon being interviewed by Tom Bilyeu. I was a little late finding it as 2.5 Million people...
In 10 years, will you be working for a company that does not exist today? Could that company be focused on segment that is not recognized today? What would make you ready for that leadership challenge? Much of our work is with helping leaders successfully craft a career made of steps or assignment lasting 2-3...
Do you really learn anything when you are talking? When we start working with a client we use a lot of assessments to understand both how someone approaches the work environment and what motivates them to do what they do. It is very common to discover that many people (and executives in particular) are highly...
Super successful people tie together a series of assignments that stretch them and engage their capabilities; allowing them to advance to whatever level they want. We observe the super-successful master the capabilities to quickly onboard new assignments and make an early impact on their organization. All jobs are now roughly 2-3 year assignments. For example,...
The main objective of business owners is profitability and this comes from the input of effective and productive employees. The success of any organization completely depends on the performance of its employees. But creating a well-organized and productive workforce is always easier said than done; it requires ongoing training with effective leadership to guide them...
Leader – as the title suggests - is someone who occupies a dominant position in an organization or in a group and ensures that tasks are completed in a specific duration of time. However, this only suggests what a leader does, not how great leadership can be. Even Steve Jobs once said, “Great things in...
Is your business prioritizing employee engagement and workplace happiness? You might not realize it, but the answer is probably no – and you’re definitely not the only one. Around the world, an abysmally low 13% of employees feel actively engaged, while in the US this number sits at 34%. As a principle, employee engagement attempts...
When it comes to superheroes, Captain America doesn't often come up as the favorite. Sure, Spider-Man is amazing. He can swing from skyscrapers like a circus acrobat on steroids. Batman has all those cool gadgets and is half ninja. And who among you hasn't held 3 sticks between your fingers as you made a fist...
