You know you have a talented group of people working for you. You may have personally hired some of them or seen their excellent work in other teams. But all of this talent is meaningless if you cannot raise the bar and motivate people to produce their best work ever, for you and your team, right … [Read more...] about Once Again: Just How Do You Motivate People?
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Discover Your Strengths: The Road to Self-improvement
"Most Americans do not know what their strengths are. When you ask them, they look at you with a blank stare, or they respond in terms of subject knowledge, which is the wrong answer." —Peter Drucker "To be what we are, and to become what we are capable of becoming, is the only end of life." … [Read more...] about Discover Your Strengths: The Road to Self-improvement
The Art of the Goal (Part 3): What’s so SMART about Goals?
Goals are exciting and energizing. They drive us to achieve beyond our expectations. They make it easier for us to focus and concentrate, and give us permission to say “no” to distractions. Then dreams really do come true. But unless you spend time to explore, plan and prioritize, setting the … [Read more...] about The Art of the Goal (Part 3): What’s so SMART about Goals?
The Art of the Goal: (Part 2) Aligning with Identity and Values
“Begin with the end in mind,” encourages Stephen Covey. Before you can set meaningful goals for yourself, you need to know where you want to go. If you clearly understand where you want to be, you can make sure your actions bring you closer to that place each and every day. Corporations spend … [Read more...] about The Art of the Goal: (Part 2) Aligning with Identity and Values
Office Politics: Survival of the Savvy
Political savvy is a vital competence for any executive, but it’s not taught in leadership or grad school courses. In fact, the term “office politics” has received a bad rap. (Words like “Machiavellian,” “manipulative” and “conspiratorial” come to mind.) Tales of political sabotage, power plays … [Read more...] about Office Politics: Survival of the Savvy
Executive Coaching Is Hot
Driving the trend in executive coaching is the business reality which makes good staff hard to get and harder to keep. In the need for constant change to stay competitive, companies see coaching as a way to help valued employees develop swiftly in the changing business environment. A growing … [Read more...] about Executive Coaching Is Hot
Getting the Most out of Executive Coaching
When used for the right reasons and with competent practitioners, executive coaching can provide significant and lasting benefits for both individuals and organizations. But like other innovations, coaching is in danger of becoming just another business fad. When not effective, it can cause harm … [Read more...] about Getting the Most out of Executive Coaching
The Succession Solution: Apprenticeship Model
CEO turnover has increased sharply in recent years. CEOs are failing sooner and falling harder, leaving companies in turmoil. At all levels, companies are short on quantity and quality of potential leaders. There’s something wrong with leadership development practices. Organizations are facing … [Read more...] about The Succession Solution: Apprenticeship Model
Presentations that Persuade and Motivate
Almost everyone feels a bit nervous about delivering a presentation before a group. Some people claim they’d rather undergo a root canal than manage the anxiety associated with giving a speech. Follow some basic guidelines for preparation and delivery, and you can transform your nervousness into … [Read more...] about Presentations that Persuade and Motivate
How to Get the Most People-Power from Your Conference
Most people are required to attend conferences and trade shows at some point during their careers. Attitudes can range from “have to go” to “want to go.” If you’re an extrovert, chances are you’ll welcome the opportunity to socialize and connect with other people. And if you’re an introvert, … [Read more...] about How to Get the Most People-Power from Your Conference