5 Reasons You Should NOT Set Goals
The idea that you should not set goals runs counter to what we’ve been taught. Numerous research studies over the years have established a strong link between goal-setting and success, motivation and confidence. For most people, setting goals can make the difference...
It’s time to pause…
Today is the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere - the darkest day of the darkest week of the year. It is the moment before the balance shifts and light begins to overtake darkness. There is a brief moment of change, a pause, as the sun changes direction from...
How Leaders Foster 100% Responsibility
Guest post by Dr. John Izzo Almost every leader of a team or organization of any size wants their people to step up to 100% Responsibility - to take full responsibility for their own careers, for their own engagement, for winning every customer, for driving...
Is Arrogance Killing Your Leadership Potential?
Guest post by Bill Treasurer There is no bigger turn-off than arrogance. This is especially true in leadership. When a leader's confidence grows recklessly out of control, when their head swells to 50x its normal size, they've become a victim of the "leadership...
The Importance of Truth-Telling for Your Organization’s Success
Guest post by Jim Haudan and Rich Berens Lack of truth-telling in organizations can take many forms. It could be information not reaching the boss because no one wants to pass on the bad news. It could be departments not sharing information because it might put them...
The Difference Between Mission Vision Purpose Strategy and Goals
Confused about the difference between mission and vision? or between purpose and mission? You're not alone. I am frequently asked about the difference between mission vision purpose strategy and goals, and where do values fit? Many people don't care about definitions,...
Resilience: What It Really Is and 5 Tips to Find It
Guest Post by Eileen McDargh The shock waves keep coming: the pandemic, economic downturns, massive unemployment, social upheaval and heightened awareness of racial injustices, and most recently - incessant fires and hurricanes. We need to be resilient to deal with...
The Trust Feedback Loop
Leadership starts with you. If you want to build a strong team, the place to start is with a look in the mirror. Your vision for your team arises from your own character, motives and beliefs. How you regard yourself determines the grandeur and scope of your vision....
Great Leaders Are Storytellers: How To Craft Great Stories
Guest post by Chip Bell Great leaders are storytellers. Stories are more than just tall tales or campfire yarns. They include discussions of the enterprise in the future tense. They are visions of what can be, not just what is. They are dreams, not just plans. In a...
8 Habits of Mentally Balanced Leaders
Facilitating a retreat for a group of fifteen men, all in their late 30’s and 40’s, all high level executives and all high achievers, an interesting topic arose. One of the men asked for help dealing with his wife who was complaining he worked too much. He wanted help...
4 Tips for Leaders Who Switch to Remote Work Teams
Guest Post by Kevin Eikenberry One of the most common questions we hear from leaders who switch to remote work teams is, “How do I know if people are working?” It’s an understandable question - you’ve just moved from a situation where you could walk around the office...
Whitney Johnson on Building an A-Team
I had the pleasure of interviewing Whitney Johnson, author of the new book Build an A Team: Play to Their Strengths and Lead the Up the Learning Curve. Whitney has done ground-breaking work in the arena of personal disruption - applying these concepts to individuals,...