How often are you faced with something important you want to accomplish -yet seems unlikely? Often emotions associated with this need for change creates friction that keeps us stuck. The problem or situation has been on place so long, it seems the emphasis has been on perfecting coping skills rather than leadership skills to affect
I was in trouble and knew it. Starting in sales, I had worked myself up the ranks of a software company to become the head of a department charged with growing the network of dealers carrying our product. The only way the company could hit its financial goals was to increase the number of independent
Let’s examine the leadership of two entirely different transportation companies: Southwest Airlines and Uber. They are from two different eras, each achieving remarkable success with two contrasting leadership styles. What can we learn about the role values play in business results? N565WN SEA by ERIC SALARD /// U Ningbo 2 by Yinxinybyq Leadership plays out over
We have all experienced it. Breakdown. The best laid plans fall through. Our best efforts for a new product launch fall way short of expectations. The new person we hired to solve problems has failed to fix things in that department, leaving us to question our wisdom in hiring them. The list goes on. As leaders,
Leaders make things happen that otherwise wouldn’t occur. Therefore, leaders are the ultimate change agents. As a leadership coach and trainer, one of my favorite questions is: “What are your best leadership traits, and how can you improve on what is working?” Being an executive of a small to medium sized business takes energy,
What is the return on investment on your leadership? I encourage you to ponder this for a moment. Some may think it isn’t visible, but good and bad leadership both leave a trail. Your trail can be thought of as your leadership influence, or your Leadership Return on Investment. Who are some of the best
Leaders whose influence sticks in others is rare. Would you agree? How many times have you been frustrated because you can’t get people to follow your lead, go your way, or “see” what you can so clearly recognize? My book Sticky Leadership makes the point that Learning to Love Uphill is a characteristic of sticky
Yesterday I met Scott Ginsberg. Scott is a leader who has defined his own arena of expertise having worn a name tag every day of his life for 5,430 days and counting. He is the World Record Holder for this particular accomplishment and what started as a gimmick to make friends has turned into a
Is innovation important? Let’s change the question. How would you like to read the same blog article over and over again? Of course you wouldn’t! The value of a good blog is to learn something new! Without a doubt, innovation matters. Lacking a unique product or service offering, it’s difficult to stand out and gain
Whether you are an entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, you wouldn’t be reading this unless you know that you are a leader. The very fact that you are taking the time to read about leadership suggests that you suspect it takes more than merely owning your business. The question is: Does your leadership translate
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