As we begin the calendar year, I have received many questions about strategic business planning and how to make it more effective.
I have found myself repeating the same ideas, so I decided to collect them in a blog post, as well as create bundle of expert webinars on the topic. Read More
Last week I wrote about the importance of information sharing across an organization. If you missed it it’s a very important idea.
This week I want to share one more example, specifically about an executive’s responsibility to share information with the team — and the value of doing so. Read More
Late last year, I had a big AHA I want to share with you.
Here’s where it came from…
When I do strategy execution work with executive teams, I typically begin with an assessment phase where I talk with people across the organization at multiple levels. Read More
This month’s webinar was on Authentic Networking.
If you missed it, you can download the podcast!
This is a useful webinar to download if you want to:
This is a great topic to think about as we start the new year…
If you build a plan to be better at networking, you can do it. Read More
I think many of us have the experience of being a misfit or an outcast as a child. I certainly do not have the corner on this. But with all the talk of bullying right now, it got me thinking about my childhood bullies and the ultimate impact that being bullied had on my life. Read More
As 2013 winds down, it’s a great time to think…
Think about your business goals, your team, your career, and your life…When you think about next year — what do you want to make sure is different? Read More
There are several things that stall progress, but one that occurs a lot is the human tendency to avoid conflict.
It’s almost impossible for a team to make progress on something new, without raising, and working through at least some uncomfortable conflict. Read More
A good rule of thumb is that you are never more impressive when you are trying to be impressive!
Trying too hard to be impressive is one of the worst things you can do when you are trying to build credibility, get support, or get things done. Read More
Just like all of you road warriors, I’ve honed my approach for what to always have in my bag, how to best deal with planes, trains, and automobiles, ways of maneuvering various hotel annoyances, etc., Read More
When someone isn’t doing what you need them to do, a question a leader will often ask themselves is…
“Is the problem with the person? Or is the problem with me?
Should I be doing something different when I am delegating, communicating, or supporting the person?” Read More
