Leadership Fitness
I'm Pumped for 2013! Are You?
With only one day left on the calendar this year, our attention naturally shifts to the year ahead. How will we make 2013 bigger, better, more profitable and more impactful? For some leaders, this may be about expanding existing product and service lines, while for others the focus may be on innovating and bringing fresh… Continue Reading I'm Pumped for 2013! Are You?
Read MoreThe Language of Influence
How many times have you thrown up your hands wondering why “they” just don’t get it? Despite what seems like sound logic to us, we all experience a lack of support for our ideas and proposals from time to time. While failing to receive support for our recommendations and requests can be frustrating and demotivating,… Continue Reading The Language of Influence
Read MoreIs That Your Final Answer?
Many of us recognize the phrase “Is that your final answer?” from the popular TV show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? What many of us may not appreciate is how relevant and appropriate a version of this question can be in our interactions with our colleagues and bosses. One of the more common sources… Continue Reading Is That Your Final Answer?
Read MoreWhat We Know About Change
According to a global study on employee engagement by Right Management, less than half (43%) of employees are confident in their organization’s change process. The biggest downfall for senior leaders is the perception that they do not follow through on what they say they will do. Many change initiatives are sold using fear. While these… Continue Reading What We Know About Change
Read MoreThe Power of Perspective and Focus
We start each day with the best intentions and the highest hopes of being productive; creating value for our colleagues and customers; and making meaningful progress on our personal and professional goals. And then…, we encounter real-life relationships and experience real-life interactions that invariably disappoint us and frustrate us. When this happens, we can easily… Continue Reading The Power of Perspective and Focus
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