"...We've got a budget deficit that's important, we've got a trade deficit that's critical, but what I worry most is our empathy deficit.” – Interview in "O" Magazine with Barack Obama. Perhaps this is not only a US national concern but a global crisis: people are dividing into camps and … [Read more...] about The Global Empathy Deficit: Two Lessons
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Becoming Fully Engaged Part 2: Defining Purpose
What’s it really all about, anyway? One of the most powerful sources of energy is passion. When we connect to our most important values and purpose in life, our passion and energy seem boundless. The most compelling source of purpose is spiritual, when energy is derived from deeply held values … [Read more...] about Becoming Fully Engaged Part 2: Defining Purpose
Two Ears and Only One Mouth: How Well Do You Listen?
It has been said that there is a reason that God gave us two ears and only one mouth. Listening is such a crucial activity yet we devote so little effort to doing it well. It is essential for building healthy relationships and successful partnerships. Here are some important facts and techniques … [Read more...] about Two Ears and Only One Mouth: How Well Do You Listen?
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
Finding True Meaning at Work
"Without work all life goes rotten- but when work is soulless, life stifles and dies." - Albert Camus Recently there has been discussion among consultants, business owners and CEOs about the search for soul in the workplace. While most agree that religion is not an appropriate topic to approach … [Read more...] about Finding True Meaning at Work
Employee Engagement: Running on 1/3 People Power
The statistics on workforce engagement are shocking. According to research, only 29 percent of employees are motivated and energized. What, then, is happening to the other two-thirds of people working in organizations? This is an even worse scenario than the old joke in which a manager is asked … [Read more...] about Employee Engagement: Running on 1/3 People Power
Facing Conflict: Tough Conversations
“When conflict is ignored– especially at the top– the result will be an enterprise that competes more passionately with itself than with its competitors.” Howard M. Guttman, When Goliaths Clash, 2003 Managers spend an inordinate amount of time putting out fires, particularly interpersonal … [Read more...] about Facing Conflict: Tough Conversations
Secrets of Successful Careers: Finding Your Core Purpose & Strengths
Are there secret keys to having a rewarding and personally satisfying career? Why do some people get promotions that bring out their best talents, while others—equally talented—never seem to get the positions where they can thrive and show their strengths? According to Gallup research only … [Read more...] about Secrets of Successful Careers: Finding Your Core Purpose & Strengths
Creating an Execution Culture – A Leader’s Most Important Job
“Execution is the great unaddressed issue in the business world today. Its absence is the single biggest obstacle to success and the cause of most of the disappointments that are mistakenly attributed to other causes.” ― Ram Charan, author of What the CEO Wants You to Know and Boards that … [Read more...] about Creating an Execution Culture – A Leader’s Most Important Job
A Winning Team in the First 90 Days
The most important decisions you make in your first 90 days will probably be about the people on your team. If you succeed in creating a high-performance team, you can exert tremendous leverage in value creation. If not, you will face severe difficulties, for no leader can hope to achieve much … [Read more...] about A Winning Team in the First 90 Days