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Six Things Great Leaders Do Differently

Great leaders are hard to come by. Strong leadership seems to be lacking when it comes to business. A true leader is noteworthy and one to be watched and observed in action. Businesses, committees, campaigns and plans often fail due to lack of leadership. How can we ensure that a great leader is in place?… Read More »

What Matters Most – Performance or Management?

Many companies today want to change how they measure employee performance. For years, businesses have given annual reviews but trends are showing that may not be the best format anymore. Recently, businesses have switched up their typical review system to year-round coaching. Employees no longer have to wait with expectation for their yearly review because… Read More »

Why Are Customers Leaving And What To Do About It!

Companies that are successful, over the long-term, have something in common. These businesses understand that their customer’s needs change over time and they must continually update their services and products. When a company decides to stay in a holding pattern, it will lose customers over the course of time.   Why Are Your Customers Leaving?… Read More »

The Inner Game Of Leadership

Leaders that strive to be dynamic, successful and effective must develop their ‘inner game’ of leadership. Tim Gallwey created this term in The Inner Game of Golf, The Inner Game of Tennis and The Inner Game of Work. Qualities such as vision, courage, passion, wisdom, intuition and the like are what make up one’s inner… Read More »

Managing By Walking Around

This is not a new concept but one that seems to have been forgotten. As I work with companies to help them enhance their management capabilities I am surprised to see how few managers are actually walking around. We keep getting caught up in paperwork, (or at least that is an excuse) and not taking… Read More »

Don’t Be Afraid To Say ‘No’

You can’t do everything. At times you get so bogged down with daily activities that it is simply impossible to take on another project. How can you say no diplomatically?   Sometimes you can’t. The project may have a high priority and have to be completed. Take a look at your other projects and see… Read More »

The Latest And (Maybe) Greatest New Company Benefit

Student debt is painful for college graduates today. They are unable to begin saving toward their 401K, start a family, or even buy a house due to their mountain of student loan debt. In fact, the debt amounts are so high for these grads that approximately 40% of them are in default on their loans.… Read More »

Research Reveals The Real Reason People Switch Jobs

Most of us think that employees leave the job because they do not like their boss, or maybe they aren’t being paid enough. The data is in and you aren’t going to believe what it tells us.   The Data Reveals Why People Leave Their Job No one wants to be stuck in a dead… Read More »

Company Culture Is Generally Resistant To Change

If you have been running a company for any length of time, you understand that company culture is difficult to change. You likely inherited a certain culture when you stepped into the role of CEO. Once a culture is determined, it takes time and intentionality to change it.   Company Culture is Generally Resistant To… Read More »