Realize, at the end of the day, we are all part of the human race. We are simply trying to ‘be valued, validated’ and provide for ourselves and our families. We are trying to sense a ‘higher purpose’ in all that we do. We are all trying to discover that when all is said and […]
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How Strong is YOUR Emotional Intelligence?
The greatest leaders possess a very high level of emotional intelligence. Make sure you are clear on what that really means. What’s the Bottom Line for YOU? IF you possess ALL of the above qualities, consider yourself to be a Rock star! Keep it up and “spread the wealth!” If your Emotional Intelligence is lacking, […]
Why Visions Often Stop Short of the Finish Line!
Let’s get right to it. In their book The Balanced Scorecard, authors David Norton and Robert Kaplan note that 90 percent of organizations fail to execute their strategies successfully. Wow! Did we just read that correctly? Yes, they have a strategy but 90% of companies don’t execute on it. So what does that mean? It […]
You Have A Great Strategy! Do You Have The ‘Right Team?’
Before I ‘roll up my sleeves’ and ‘dive in’ with my teams that I work with, I like to often ask: If you had to choose, would you rather have an A+ team or an A+ strategy? Nine times out of 10, people choose an A+ team. After all, what good is a dynamite strategy […]
A 2-Step Process To Achieving Influential Leadership
The bottom line is that mentorship/coaching/consulting isn’t just about providing advice, guidance and counsel: It’s a process of unlocking everyone’s potential, enabling employees the opportunity to let them become their ‘highest selves’ and making a positive, value-add difference to all stakeholders involved. Individuals who have been through the trials and tribulations of business are qualified […]
Relevance: The Difference Between High-Performing and Mediocre Teams
Relevance is one of the most over-used, yet elusive, buzzwords in today’s hypercompetitive workplace. I don’t think anyone struggles with its definition. Relevance is having importance to the matter at hand. I do, however, think EVERYONE struggles with how to achieve it. Relevance is often a tenuous goal especially when it comes to cross-functional teams with […]
The Secret to True Happiness…and How to Achieve It!
There’s a great question in life: Would you rather be right or happy? I have no doubt: I would rather be happy. When I was only 4 years old, my family and I escaped Vietnam one day before the Fall of Saigon. My mom was able to flee with 8 of her 10 children. But […]
From ‘Vision To Reality’ 9 Critical Steps!
According to John Kotter, over 50% of companies fail in the first step to completing a vision! Guess what that step is . . . Aligning Leadership on what you are trying to accomplish! That statistic alone screams how difficult it is to strategically plan and execute. And how few companies actually succeed at visioning. […]
‘Honestly’ Assess Your Leadership Skills
Are You Demonstrating the ‘Right’ Behaviors? . . . Do Others Agree? Leadership Perception vs. Leadership Reality The title of this blog deals with what I like to call ‘honest’ self-evaluation. If you’re like most, you interpret this to mean a truthful introspection of what you’re doing right and what you could do better. And, […]