Do you have an issue or a problem that you’re wrestling with right now? If you are like most business owners, you are actually juggling 136 issues. Dealing with issues is a big part of your day, maybe it’s even your whole day… I don’t know what you’re problem is, but I do know why » Read More
When we think of planet preservation we think of the air, the water and the land. But we don’t think about the many common forms of waste that occur in our workplaces — and this waste not only costs our business, it wastes the Earth’s resources. Management causes waste through its outdated practices.
Today’s SmartBlog on Leadership post, 5 Steps to Becoming More Interesting – and a Better Leader is by Mike Myatt, a leadership adviser to CEOs and boards, author of “Leadership Matters,” a Forbes contributor, and is managing director at N2growth, where he authors the N2growth Blog. “Smart leaders have long understood the key to relevance » Read More
Will Lukang, CLDC, CSM, PMP Leaders are known for their composure and energy that are unparalleled by anyone. They usually have what it takes to help people navigate complex situations to achieve their common goal. They motivate and inspire everyone around them and give them hope that enables them to achieve goals they otherwise cannot » Read More
“Roller coasters… a thrill ride to some and a terrifying ordeal to others! Our lives can be a lot like a roller coaster ride. One day we’re on the top of the world, and in the next breath the bottom seems to fall out, and we’re terrified about what might be coming around the next » Read More
I recently sat down and created a list of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned so far, in life and in leadership. Seven of those lessons stand out as lessons that are critically important to share: Your calling can become your idol if you let it. Without a vision people and organizations really do perish. » Read More
We live in an Information Economy, but a revolution is taking place. As knowledge doubles exponentially, you’re one Google search away from being an expert on just about anything. And so is everyone else. These days experts are easy to find. Turn on CNN, Fox News, or MSNBC. Open up the Wall Street Journal, the » Read More
A recent book by a new friend got me thinking about transparency and leadership. The book is Business at the Speed of NOW by John M. Bernard. John’s an Instigator here at Lead Change. We met through social media and we’ve spoken a few times about how the Internet and a number of other issues » Read More
“The language we use to communicate with one another is like a knife. In the hands of a careful and skilled surgeon, a knife can work to do great good. But in the hands of a careless or ignorant person a knife can cause great harm.” ~author unknown **Author’s note. This post is about language » Read More
Check out this post by Instigator Jon Mertz on how you can’t just cruise through life on automatic. Jon describes the ‘gears’ you must successfully ‘shift’ through to get the most out of life.
Leaders often reflect their values in their leadership. This can be positive especially if the values are in agreement with the purpose and goals of the organization. The same cannot be said when leaders let their pet peeves shape the culture. When left unchecked, leaders’ pet peeves can disengage employees and create a play-it-safe culture. They » Read More
A small group of us had labored for months on a project to improve morale, performance and slowdown turnover in a particular facility. This assignment had been layered on top of already full task lists, yet it was a labor of love for most of the project team. Who can resist the lure of freedom » Read More
We base our first impressions on external appearance. Grooming. Teeth. Attire. Accessories. Accent. We notice scuffs on shoes, extra pounds, and age. Then, we unconsciously jump to conclusions about the person’s potential and abilities. We decide in a split second whether individuals are competent, even before they’ve opened their mouths to speak. When we reflexively act from a prejudiced place, are we really prizing diversity?
Change happens, and we need to hire new people to fill existing or new roles. We go through the typical search: Check our internally and our networks Engage others to check their networks Review and reduce the number of possibilities Interview the candidates Gather feedback Hire Whatever the process is, the thought running through the » Read More
Have you ever watched an artist or athlete who made what they do look easy? Their performance comes so naturally that, as you watch you think, “I could do that.” Whitney Houston opens her lips, amazing music comes out. Michael Jordan goes in for a layup, jumps from the 3-point line and soars through the » Read More
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