Leadership Development
Will they run through a wall for you?
It’s not a matter of threatening or conning…it is a matter of inspiring I don’t care what business you are in your ability to inspire and get the most out of your direct Read more…
Leadership Development
Is just giving direction enough? COACHING’S dilemma
To all my CEO’s, President’s, Vice President’s, and Corporate Head’s when you give direction to your direct reports do they get it right? Do you find yourself giving that same direction again and again? Read more…
Leadership Development
LEADING in an UNFAMILIAR world…
Recently, I gave a lecture on the perils of leadership and how our view of this sometimes vague attribute gets muddier almost every moment of every day. While going through the various challenges leaders Read more…
Leadership Development
“High Risk Kids”…what CEOs can learn from them!
“High Risk Kids”…what CEOs can learn from them! The headline is not a misprint there is a ton a CEO can learn from a high risk child. This year I was Read more…
Leadership Development
MY FAILURES….are “JEWELS” for YOU!
MY FAILURES….are “JEWELS” for YOU! Because like many of you I’ve failed on more than a few occasions in my life….but I’ve succeeded a lot and not necessarily only financially or career wise but “SERVANTLY Read more…
Leadership Development
Inspiring a Sales Team…..after failure!
Inspiring a Sales Team…..after failure! It’s been a long year…..for some reason key territories/countries didn’t perform to expectations, important accounts haven’t delivered, market growth decreased, heavy sales rep vacancies, I can Read more…
Change Management
A “PROMOTION”…could be CAREER SUICIDE!
A “PROMOTION”…could be CAREER SUICIDE! How many times have you seen someone placed in a higher position of responsibility….only to be not only fired later but stained forever career wise. Maybe Read more…
Leadership Development
The Company’s “LIFE” comes down to your decision….do you run for the hills?
The evasive leader…when times are tough We’ve all been in situations either personally or professionally where tough decisions by so-called leaders are avoided or dropped like a hot potato….why is that? Read more…
Leadership Development
Leading through…“YOU’RE NOT MY BOSS”
Perhaps the most difficult aspect of LEADERSHIP is leading those who are not accountable to you. Have you ever been placed in a situation where you had the proverbial “dotted-line” responsibility of leading a Read more…
Leadership Development
“Baby Faced Leadership”…should never be underestimated
It can be a blessing and it can be a curse but one thing is clear…a lacking grey haired leader is noticeable. Let’s be honest we all have a predisposed bias for the person at Read more…