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 »
There is currently a lot of enthusiasm for the concept of employee engagement. This is because of substantial amounts of credible research showing a strong positive correlation between higher engagement levels and better business results. Things like “research” and “business results” sound like solid, respectable things to deal with. But here’s the dirty little secret
The Dirty Little Secret About “Employee Engagement” Read More »
If you want a good demonstration in how not to lead served up in a convenient, 43-minute package, just watch an episode of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen.
A 5- Star Master Class in How Not to Lead 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 »
(Note: This month’s entry is inspired by the current controversy surrounding NBC news anchor Brian Williams and his purposeful reporting of inaccurate information. Several references will be made to that ongoing event in order to draw parallels that can be used as perspective for professionals in the business world). Even in this age of advanced
The NBC Debacle – What Can be Learned from it? Read More »
~~Getting Great People and Keeping Them are Two Very Different Things Part of the formula for a vibrant and sustainable culture is hiring inspired and talented people. But, it’s not enough for you to bring people on board who share your values and your purpose. You need to keep these people on board. In most
How to Attract and Keep Great Employees Read More »
One of the “realities” I’ve discovered through the years of business ownership, consulting and speaking, is that the customer or client rarely sees you as YOU see you. This is known as Perceptual Reality. In his book Magical Worlds of the Wizard of Ads, Roy H. Williams defines Perceptual Reality as our imagination. We spend
Perceptual Reality Read More »
You have seen them in nearly every professional setting: those not-so-subtle posters that display visually stimulating photographs complemented by inspiring quotes. As motivational spins on subliminal messaging, these photos – and a host of other similarly designed gadgets – are meant to encourage perseverance, leadership, teamwork, customer service, and other productive behaviors. The logic suggests
Motivated Before You Know Why Read More »
One of the most impactful areas to create a radical shift in business growth and results is to be able to distinguish between “what you are doing” each day (i.e., work deliverables) and “who you are being” as a leader. All businesses are results oriented, but what is it that makes one business more successful
Create Infinite Growth in Business ~ Who You are Being as a Leader? Read More »
It’s an exciting time for brain science, which has become a source of buzz in CEO circles. As CEOs grapple with tight competition, workforce issues, slimming margins, technological advancements — all while trying to filter out interfering noise from the Internet, smart phones, and various media — many are turning to neural leadership practices to
Five Neural Leadership Practices for CEOs Read More »
