Formulate, articulate, communicate, cajole, and inspire individuals and teams to collaborate to create a future that becomes your legacy.
To observe that Jim Kouzes has some insightful things to say about leadership is a bit like pointing out that the sun could teach us a thing or two about illumination. In his foreword to a new book on employee engagement, Jim packs a great deal of such insight into remarkably few words when he […]
A Bit More Humility Would Seem to Be in Order Read More »
Today’s marketplace teems with both opportunities and competition. The way to succeed amid continuously changing circumstances, in my view, is to pursue a strategy for growth. My firm, Spector Group, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has for years followed three distinct, but interconnected elements for strategic growth: • Deepening relationships with current
The Art of Strategic Growth in a Competitive Marketplace Read More »
The word “innovation” is such a constant in meetings around the world that it has almost become a contender for “corporate buzzword bingo.” Although it is often over-used it is not always well understood in terms of how it should be implemented into organizational culture, or even how it might be best used as a
Innovation is Actually Category Leadership Read More »
When senior executives arrive for coaching, they often come with great motivation but guarded perspective. Either their life coach, their director of communication, an important client, or their spouse has given them some direct or implied feedback that their career or organization has hit a roadblock unless they develop more “executive presence” or overcome some
Increase Executive Presence to Gain Buy-In Read More »
No one I know has enough time. However, it is possible to better use the time you have. The following four beliefs about time are often counterproductive. A change in perception could improve your use of time, giving you more time for your leadership tasks. Myth #1. Time is money. According to researchers Sanford Devoe
Four Ways to Gain More Time Read More »
Dõv Baron, Author, Fiercely Loyal: How High Performing Companies Develop and Retain Top Talent Leadership and what it takes to be great at it have likely been debated since some caveman rallied a few of his buddies to help him take down the big prey. Two of the guidelines we have typically used to determine
History’s Notable Leaders & Lessons in Building Bonds and Genuine Involvement Read More »
People don’t remember things just because you told them it was important to remember. Even if they remember, they won’t change their behavior just because they were told it is the right and best thing to do. The most inefficient way of teaching is telling. In order for people to learn, they have to be
4 Tips for Creating a Culture that Learns and Grows Read More »
Richard Hollis, Founder & CEO, Holonis Inc. “The one who follows the crowd will usually get no further than the crowd. The one who walks alone, is likely to find himself in places no one has ever been.” – Albert Einstein In today’s age of technology and the Internet, it is no longer enough to
Keys to Being Disruptive in the Digital Age Read More »
Lou Solomon, CEO & Founder, Interact Sitting in a boardroom with your leadership team, you might be seduced into believing that you can drive change for employees while avoiding the pain of self-inventory. You might even imagine that your problems are caused by everyone else–and that you have earned the right to expect the trust
The Biggest Blind Spot: Lack of Responsibility as a Role Model Read More »
Dr Don Steele, Coauthor of “Undefeated” It was a cold Michigan winter day when I first met Bill and Chris Shepler at a restaurant in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. I had just flown in from my home in Scottsdale, Arizona. My meeting with the Sheplers had been arranged by Dr. Patty Janes, a professor at Central
The Pain and Profit of Generational Transition Read More »
