Not Too Late – Five December Actions to Save Your Business & Get to “Done” This Year
I had a conversation with a colleague the other day and she lamented that she had not gotten as far this year with accomplishing her goals as she would have liked. What alarmed me was that she wrote off this year – and it was only December 1 – saying that it was too late […]
Reaching Long Term Goals & Achieving Success
Are you great at setting goals, stating intentions, making resolutions, and creating plans? Awesome! A large percentage of my work is helping people get, or gain clarity & focus with their ideas. This time I’m talking to those of you who have that part down pat. You’ve figured out what you want and where you’re […]
People Are Prime
Have faith in people to do great things. Develop people through training and experience. Give your people the credit for your achievements and successes. Avoid taking the credit yourself. Take the blame and accept responsibility for the mistakes your people make. Never publicly blame another person. Do not get emotional with people; no ranting […]
Do Your Job Titles Motivate or Mystify?
The quest in organizations to attract great talent and remain relevant to younger generations of employees seems to have gotten a little out of hand. It seems creative job titles are trending and, as organizational development experts, our question is whether these creative titles motivate or mystify? Are you, as organizational leaders, truly engaging and […]
The Best Time Of Day To Make Decisions – When Is The Best Time To Get Work Done?
I’m sure this never happens to you… You try to learn something new right after lunch and you just can’t seem to absorb or process the new idea. You make a sales call on Monday morning and your potential customer isn’t having anything to do with what you want them to buy. You have a […]
Self-Leadership / Ethics
1. Know yourself – your own strengths and weaknesses. 2. Integrity is the most important characteristic of a leader. Without integrity, there is nothing else. 3. Avoid self-promotion. (Let others do it for you.) 4. Keep your promises. Do what you say you will do. 5. Identify the leadership traits you admire in those you […]
How To Gather Momentum Towards Your Goal
Are you so passionate about an issue that you want to create, or join, a movement? What happens to that movement after a few days, or weeks, or months? Does it die, fade into the background…or gain momentum? How do you make sure that momentum happens so that your movement; your mission; your idea doesn’t […]
Manager VS. Leader
Manager → a person who manages; esp. one who manages a business, institution, etc. Leader → a person who leads; directing, commanding or guiding head, as of a group or activity. Webster’s New World Dictionary of the American Language. William Collins + World Publishing Co., Inc. ISBN #0764565451. “Walk the job.” Get out among […]
Mind Gone Blank? Here’s What To Do!
Have you ever “gone blank” trying to think of a solution to a challenge you face, only to have a “duh! moment” when someone else suggests a solution to you? My message to you today comes from the very question I ask when my idea tank is empty and someone else gives me a great […]
Effective Leadership
An effective leader: L Listens. A leader attends to the needs and wants of her people. She listens to what people say verbally and what they communicate behind their words. Listening reveals the pulse of the organization, which is important to the decision-making process affecting the organization’s success. E Effectively communicates to people throughout all […]