Leadership Fitness
The 20-50-30 Rule
When you are introducing change to your organization, keep the “20-50-30” rule in mind. You can expect that roughly 20 percent of your people will generally resist any new idea or approach. If you’re like countless other leaders, you probably spend way too much of your precious time trying to convince this group to get… Continue Reading The 20-50-30 Rule
Read MoreDon’t Become the Bottleneck
When you take on additional responsibilities, you may also take on a new team. Because you are unfamiliar with the skills your new employees have to offer, you may be tempted to take the “easy” way out and do everything yourself. If you choose this path, you will underutilize the talents of your team and… Continue Reading Don’t Become the Bottleneck
Read MoreBeing in the Now
Are you mindful? Mindfulness means you’re focused fully on what you are doing in the *present* moment. Since mindfulness is centered on the present, it means letting go of emotions related to the past and the future. It’s about being in the now. Over the next few days, be aware of your mindfulness. If you’re… Continue Reading Being in the Now
Read MoreGetting in the Mood
Creativity doesn’t happen in the five minutes between meetings or between reading our emails. If we want to get in the right mood to be creative, we need to create a specific time and identify a specific place where we will focus only on being creative. John Cleese, the famous British actor, of Monty Python… Continue Reading Getting in the Mood
Read MoreBuilding a Brand
Brands are made, not born. A brand is also not a first impression; it is built over time. Leadership brands are built around what is real and authentic about the leaders they represent. In 1997, Fast Company magazine featured a cover story called “The Brand Called You”. This story encouraged individual leaders to find a… Continue Reading Building a Brand
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