by Chip R. Bell | Guest Post |
Guest post by Chip R. Bell When I was a teenager preparing to go out on a date or go out with friends, my dad would always say to me, “Son, don’t forget who you are and that we believe in you.” It was his way of grounding me in the rich legacy of a...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | High Performing Organizations, Leadership, Purpose, Values |
It used to be unusual for a leader to take a public stand on social issues. The concern was it might be bad for business, and that this is the responsibility of government, not companies. However, the 2020 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals that government is seen as the...
by Timothy R. Clark | Guest Post |
Guest Post by Timothy R. Clark Many organizations have made great strides in creating diverse organizations, but most fall short when it comes to inclusion and fail to realize the full potential for increased creativity, better decisions and higher productivity. They...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Personal Effectiveness |
Grateful people experience more positive emotions, feel more alive, sleep better and even have stronger immune systems according to numerous research studies. However, it’s not always easy to find thanks and gratitude. We are hard-wired to focus on negativity....
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Team Effectiveness, Values |
Values are beliefs about what is fundamentally important. They affect your decision-making and your behaviors, whether you are conscious of them or not. Your real values are reflected by your behavior, and if your espoused values are not consistent with your behavior,...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Leadership, Vision and Strategy |
Have you created a vision? YOU might be excited about it but are others? Does your vision inspire, motivate and guide decision making? It’s better to test your vision now than to find out later that it’s simply a wall decoration. And if you already created...
by Jesse Lyn Stoner | Goals, Leadership |
Positive thinking can do wonders for your attitude. But it won’t make a difference in achieving your goals. Instead of just thinking positively (and vaguely) about what you want to accomplish, use mental imagery to ensure your success. These 5 tips show how to...
by Gleb Tsipursky | Guest Post |
Guest Post by Gleb Tsipursky You probably heard the business advice of “failing to plan is planning to fail.” That phrase is a misleading myth at best and actively dangerous at worst. Making plans is important, but our gut reaction is to plan for the best-case...
by John Baldoni | Guest Post |
Note from Jesse: I am delighted to host this guest post by John Baldoni which reflects themes explored in his newest book GRACE: A Leader’s Guide for a Better Us. Let him who is without sin cast the first stone. That admonishment, taught to me as a kid, was used to...
