Strategies
5 Lego Leadership Lessons that Can Be the Building Blocks to Your Success
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Lego, was hitting brick walls in its efforts to move to sustainable alternatives to its raw materials. “Realizing the scale of the challenge, it (Lego) later invested $150 million to hire scientists and fund research and development,” to reach its goal by 2030. Guy Brooks, Lego‘s head of environmental…
Read MoreKeep a Sharp Eye Out for 8 Abundant Leadership Behaviors
I’ve spent considerable time thinking about and studying the concepts of scarcity and abundance. I want to understand, not only, how abundant leaders think, but also how they behave. My efforts thus far have yielded eight behaviors of truly abundant leaders. “Most people are deeply scripted in what I call the Scarcity Mentality. They see…
Read MoreHow to Be a Leader People Need: A Lesson in Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, and Skiing
There is a ‘common’ experience that most of us have encountered. Perhaps you have: Had this done to you. Done this to others. Watched others do it to others. Experienced a combination of the above. What is this ‘common’ experience? It’s not one experience per se; it’s actually a range of experiences – all of which stem from…
Read MoreHey Leaders, Don’t Ignore the Baby Elephants Growing in Your Midst
You are no doubt familiar with the expression, “Don’t ignore the elephant in the room.” The saying refers to an issue that no one in the organization talks about, but everyone knows exists. Some elephants are thrust upon an organization by external forces (e.g., economy, regulatory issues, etc.); however, many are the direct result of…
Read MoreThe 145th Kentucky Derby is Saturday. 6 Derby Ideas to Improve Your Business.
May 4th is the first Saturday in May. That means it’s time for the Kentucky Derby (aka The Run for Roses or The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports). The Derby rarely disappoints. That was certainly true last year when Justify began a three-win stretch to win the Triple Crown. He is only the 13th horse…
Read MoreThe One Word that Negates What Harvard Professor Says is Leadership’s Central Issue
John Kotter is a legend in the world of leadership and change. A Harvard Business School (HBS) Professor Emeritus, author of numerous business articles, and consultant to Global 5000 organizations, Kotter is, “internationally known and widely regarded as the foremost speaker on the topics of leadership and change.” (Harvard Business School) I’ve never met Kotter;…
Read More6 Things You Need to Know Today to Help First-Level Leaders to Win
First-level leaders who play the player-coach role in your organization make a significant impact on every metric in your business: employee productivity and engagement, customer satisfaction and loyalty, innovation, and financial performance. ————- This week Major League Baseball (@MLB) celebrated the start of its 2019 season. It was the earliest opening day in the history…
Read MoreHow Top Performers Respond in the Face of Growing Uncertainty
LinkedIn’s Daily Rundown this weekend discussed how, “uncertainty over the pace of U.S. economic growth has been renewed by sharply, slowing retail sales in December.” The article continues to point out that a recent increase of unemployment claims has impacted sales at restaurant, stores, and online. Add to the pot the volatility of trade tariffs, the fight…
Read MoreWhy I’m My Own Brand and Why You Should Be One Too
“In 350 words or less, please tell us why you would be a great fit for our company.” This prompt looms over nearly every internship application I’ve submitted. Though painfully daunting, this request provides a unique opportunity not just to explain my skills and qualifications, but also to reflect my unique value—my very own “Skyler…
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