Posts Tagged ‘leader’
How 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 NFL 2019 Draft and the Challenge to Develop STARS in Your Organization
Former Oklahoma quarterback, Kyler Murray made a statement in the 2019 National Football League (NFL) Draft when the Arizona Cardinals selected him as the first overall draft choice. His pink three-piece pinstripe suit added an exclamation point to that statement. Nashville hosted the 2019 event and Music City didn’t disappoint. “2019 NFL Draft reaches new…
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 MoreTiger Wins the 2019 Masters, Don’t Miss This Key Leadership Lesson
Tiger Woods just did what many had thought he would never accomplish. He won the Master’s Tournament, again. I just read an article about the clubs he carried in his golf bag this weekend. Yep, everything about Tiger is a story of interest. I learned that Woods used to use only a Scott Cameron putter…
Read MoreGreat Leaders Create a Culture of Quitters
You are likely familiar with the concept that employees don’t quit companies, they quit bad leaders. It is with this in mind that many organizations invest time, energy, and resources developing leaders who foster employee engagement. Yes, employees might quit an organization because of a bad leader; however, these same employees may quit their own bad behaviors…
Read MoreLeader Brain Bites: Breaking Bad…
Leader Brain Bites: Breaking Bad… …habits– or starting and keeping the good ones. We all know change isn’t easy. So what’s going on in our brain that makes it so hard? As a leader in a world where constant change is the new norm, it’s probably worth knowing. The most accurate answer, the proverbial “it’s complicated”,…
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…
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