I don’t know about you, but I tend to try too hard. I get something in my mind that I think should happen and I begin to push and push. I exert all my emotional energy on a goal and try to arrange everything to meet that goal. And I become quickly dissatisfied if progress … More Trying too hard
As of July 1st, I will be living in Henderson, Nevada. From there I will be strategically positioned to fly anywhere in the nation to deliver high impact keynote messages and seminars. I am transitioning as a Training Consultant for Pizza Ranch and will continue to teach and inspire managers to become leaders, to create … More A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Off all the things I know, one of the realities in life is that we often misjudge our actual effect on people. We think we’re understanding, yet people don’t feel understood. We imaging we’re forgiving, yet people feel judged. We think we’re humble, yet we exude pride. We think we’re patient with people when in … More Are you who you think you are?
The way we communicate to the people we lead determines not only the effectiveness of the message, but the effectiveness of the response. One of the biggest deterrents to effective leadership is yelling. And it’s way too common. Manzoni and Barsoux report in their book, The Set-up to Fail Syndrome, that “42% of office workers … More What did you say? The great, big communication error.
Clarity and knowing the why is important in everything we do. When we do things with purpose, we become more committed, more enthusiastic, and more effective. Sometimes you have to state the why in a round about way, to gain clarity. If we do this, then this will happen. If we don’t do this, then … More The If/Then Proposition
I was talking to a few colleagues this morning about the temptation for newly promoted managers to get “a big head.” “They start telling people what to do, giving out orders left and right,” are the comments I heard. So, for all you newly promoted managers this one’s for you. S Factor Leaders, when promoted, … More New Manager: Big Head
How do you know what your “sweet spot” is? Of all the things I know, it is that most everyone longs to be maximized and fulfilled in what they do. We search for that sweet spot, that part of our job/career where we shine. The place where our giftedness and talent comes out. There is … More Finding your sweet spot
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