Realize, at the end of the day, we are all part of the human race. We are simply trying to ‘be valued, validated’ and provide for ourselves and our families. We are trying to sense a ‘higher purpose’ in all that we do. We are all trying to discover that when all is said and […]
Year: 2018
How Strong is YOUR Emotional Intelligence?
The greatest leaders possess a very high level of emotional intelligence. Make sure you are clear on what that really means. What’s the Bottom Line for YOU? IF you possess ALL of the above qualities, consider yourself to be a Rock star! Keep it up and “spread the wealth!” If your Emotional Intelligence is lacking, […]
Where Do You Rank on the Leadership Ladder?
If you’re like most, you have seen numerous Leadership Ladders where management experts outline the desired progression of leadership skills. My SAOL (Strategic, Agile, Organizational, Leadership) Leadership Ladder is a little different. It’s rooted more in today’s workplace reality of stages where leadership may start out as nothing more than “title only.” We all know situations where the best and brightest […]
Why Visions Often Stop Short of the Finish Line!
Let’s get right to it. In their book The Balanced Scorecard, authors David Norton and Robert Kaplan note that 90 percent of organizations fail to execute their strategies successfully. Wow! Did we just read that correctly? Yes, they have a strategy but 90% of companies don’t execute on it. So what does that mean? It […]
You Have A Great Strategy! Do You Have The ‘Right Team?’
Before I ‘roll up my sleeves’ and ‘dive in’ with my teams that I work with, I like to often ask: If you had to choose, would you rather have an A+ team or an A+ strategy? Nine times out of 10, people choose an A+ team. After all, what good is a dynamite strategy […]
A 2-Step Process To Achieving Influential Leadership
The bottom line is that mentorship/coaching/consulting isn’t just about providing advice, guidance and counsel: It’s a process of unlocking everyone’s potential, enabling employees the opportunity to let them become their ‘highest selves’ and making a positive, value-add difference to all stakeholders involved. Individuals who have been through the trials and tribulations of business are qualified […]
Relevance: The Difference Between High-Performing and Mediocre Teams
Relevance is one of the most over-used, yet elusive, buzzwords in today’s hypercompetitive workplace. I don’t think anyone struggles with its definition. Relevance is having importance to the matter at hand. I do, however, think EVERYONE struggles with how to achieve it. Relevance is often a tenuous goal especially when it comes to cross-functional teams with […]