As temperatures plunge around the globe, a picture in the Facebook page of KRNV News 4 caught my eye. Probably because years ago I lived in Michigan and have seen the St. Joseph Lighthouse on Lake Michigan similar to this before. It made me think about the human need for safety and comfort.
In a cold business world, who do people gravitate to? They gravitate to leaders who. . . Continue reading »
Now that the end of the year is almost here, it seems as if everybody is talking and thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Out of curiosity I typed “New Year’s Resolutions" in Google and got 125,000,000 results in 0.35 seconds. Overwhelming! Continue reading »
The Christmas season is a time for giving. Truly it's more blessed to give than to receive. And that is especially true when your recipient is a child. To see the sparkle in the eyes, the smile in their face is more than enough reward for parents, grandparents, or family. It warms your heart. Continue reading »
Have you ever thought your team had more to give, but you weren't quite sure how to get it out of them? Have you ever felt frustrated that, despite your best efforts, your team is not producing what you feel they have the potential to perform? Learn what makes the difference between leaders of highly productive teams and those that struggle with producing results. Continue reading »
Working as an executive coach I often interact with leaders that are faced with making big decisions where the cost of being “wrong” can be substantial. Focusing on making the “right” decision can easily lead to paralysis, because the options you’re choosing among are so difficult to rank in the first place. Today I want to share with you 3 ways to simplify your decision making process and ensure your decision "turns out right." Continue reading »
Innovation is not simple, but there are some simple ways you as a leader can open space to allow innovative thinking. An innovative space where being wrong is not a crime, where creativity and opportunity can thrive. Today I’m sharing seven suggestions with you that can help you create innovation spaces. Continue reading »
Last week we talked about turning turmoil into opportunity. I shared research that shows that even when faced with the reality that they must change or die, 90% of heart bypass patients don’t alter their behavior. I promised that today we were going to answer WHY.
