Every business leader is looking for the breakthrough solution or secret strategy that will launch their organization to the top. But what these people sometimes fail to realize is that the greatest innovation can be the leadership they display. The most crucial strategy a business can enact is the one that determines how people lead […]
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We all want our teams to work quickly and efficiently. But, what most leaders don’t realize is the impact that company culture has on productivity in the workplace. People in their natural state are motivated. It is the job of every person within the culture to create an environment that allows employees to nurture and
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By Craig W. Ross One of the biggest factors in the success of a company is its ability to be nimble and embrace change. Being able to evolve with—or even ahead of—customer needs helps keep organizations relevant and ahead of the curve. In fact, many of the leaders we work with report that 90
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What elements are necessary for a team to achieve high performance? You may find yourself mentally listing off things like a strong work ethic or the ability to get through projects quickly and efficiently. While these are essential to success, there is another element you wouldn’t typically expect – how a team views failure or unexpected
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Three Choices That Will Make You an Accelerator By Craig W. Ross Accelerators can be found in every level of every organization; they get those around them to the point of realized potential more quickly and create faster, more efficient results. But, what is an Accelerator and how do you know if you
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By Craig W. Ross What do your employees know about you? The answer to that question has a more significant impact on your organization’s performance than you may realize. When given the opportunity to work with an organization, I like to ask team members to tell me about their CEO. The answers I get inform
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TV shows like Scandal and Ray Donovan have glamorized “fixers,” people who swoop in, handle crises and solve problems. However, I have found that fixers don’t always make the best leaders. In fact, CEOs and business leaders that are fixers may be unintentionally creating a dysfunctional team dynamic. Fixers are focused on putting out fires
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By Craig W. Ross A common misconception is that consensus is needed among team members to drive high performance. The Rolling Stones were on to something when they sang, “you can’t always get what you want.” But I’ve found that focusing on team collaboration, rather than consensus, helps companies actually get what they need. What’s
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Are your company’s stated values rhetoric or rule? Seems fitting to pose this question in honor of 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta last month. The actions of feudal barons outside London shaped this discussion 800 years ago – and it has direct consequence on the levels of productivity within any business.
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By Craig W. Ross Leaders often find themselves in a “war for talent.” They are tasked with acquiring talent, developing their staff and retaining the talent they already have. But, when it comes to retaining and developing talent, perhaps it is important to assess where you have been spending most of your time. Take the
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