The value of an aligned and nurturing workplace culture is the bedrock upon which successful businesses thrive. A team that is highly engaged, shares ownership of the challenges and the successes, and is included in the rewards and celebration, will nearly always outperform others. Companies that focus simply on the task at hand eventually underperform [...]
There is tremendous overlap between companies in nearly every industry. Despite offering nearly identical products and services, however, some succeed while others fail. So, what differentiates a highly successful brand from their competitors in the same market? What we have seen time and time again is that successful companies have a very clear vision of [...]
How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life by John C. Maxwell Order on Amazon Our Overall Rating: 9.5/10 Usefulness Rating: 9.4/10 Stretch Your Thinking Rating: 9.2/10 Our Main Take-Away: The link between how [...]
In seemingly every facet of our society, it feels as though we are pressured to make decisions. The pressure to decide can be even more relentless when it comes to our professional responsibilities. It’s all too easy for leaders to get caught up in deadlines, but deadlines can create “false horizons” which unnecessarily accelerate a [...]
When the team designing the 787 widebody aircraft began their work, they faced a monumental challenge. In addition to creating an aircraft with great range and comfort, there was an overall requirement that this new airplane is 20 percent more fuel-efficient than any before. Leaders face similar challenges every year. Do more with less. Do [...]
Stereotypes showcase effective leaders as commanding, direct, and decisive but that same reputation also paints them as cold and often distant. This classic leadership image is one that we see in movies, in books, and all too often in our workplace. But there’s a problem: great leaders are not domineering ones. The reality is that [...]
All new leaders face numerous challenges when first stepping into their role. They have to build trust with their team and address the concerns of senior leadership, all without the benefit of experience. As a new leader, you must be armed with tools to lead each team member, no matter their starting point. Transitions are [...]
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler Order on Amazon Our Overall Rating: 9.9/10 Usefulness Rating: 9.9/10 Stretch Your Thinking Rating: 9.7/10 Our Main Take-Away: [...]
The image of the all-knowing commander is a pervasive meme within our society. Too often, the image of a CEO instructing a group that hangs on their every word is equated with the idea of successful leadership. While it is true that leaders require the ability to communicate effectively and be successfully decisive at key [...]
One of the best ways to find inspiration for improving your leadership skills is to look outside your industry. In fact, some of the most relatable examples of great leadership come from industries that experience the competing pressures of time, costs, relationships, and established protocols. Take construction, for example. In this industry, job completion speed [...]
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