I have something to say to you,If you lead with love, you will love to lead.When you make people feel seen and heard,They will engage and perform – guaranteed! Your perspective is your choice,So, look for the positive in all you see.Treat yourself like your own best friend,So you show up as the best you…
Step out… make the difference! Stunning photography and inspirational quotes are combined in The Nature of Excellence 88-page, coffee-table-size ($14.95) or gift size ($7.95) book. Through the twin lens of insight and imagery, you’ll discover the natural excellence that surrounds us. You will also learn from the wisdom of more than 100 successful people who…
As parents and leaders, we tend to focus on teaching lessons to our teams, whether it is a team of employees at work or a team of children at home. In today’s fast moving and ever-changing world we must also focus on learning new lessons ourselves. We have learned from our children how to: give grace…
Much of what we do is help leaders and their organizations create order. This order might come in the form of a crisp meeting rhythm, culture alignment, a clear growth plan, an accountability process, a consistent way of communicating, or a defined approach to developing future leaders. Predictably, the client’s newfound order frees them up…
The human brain is the defining aspect of our humanity. It separates us from every other life form. The gift of thought unites us. We can begin thinking about our own thinking by the time we are nine years old. Cognitive scientists at the Center for Brain Health at the University of Texas at Dallas…
The greatest opportunity for your company to create a sustainable competitive advantage is during a tough economy. However, leading a company during a slowing economy has plenty of challenges. What should you change, stop or continue doing? Organizational change is just a concept. Organizations do not change—individuals change. If enough individuals change, you start to reap…
Unfortunately, this has been a banner season for hurricane trackers. A hurricane’s outer bands can extend a few hundred miles from the center. Hurricane Andrew's (1992) rainbands reached 100 miles out from the eye, while those in Hurricane Gilbert (1988) stretched over 500 miles. The hurricane's eye is a relatively calm, clear area usually 20 -…
Uncertainty really elevates the need for leaders to bring the right mindset and actions to their teams. Here are some quick tips to help you lead with resilience during these uncertain times. Contact us to see how we can support you and your team.
Necessity might be the mother of invention, but our brain is the father of innovation. Through structured thinking, we can turbocharge our ability to innovate. Barbara Frederickson’s research has shown us that positive emotions enable us to broaden our perspective and see more options to consider. Alternatively, our brains respond to negative emotions by limiting…
Who hasn't experienced a moment of insecurity? You may fear the failure of a new venture. You may even be fearful of what might happen if you succeed! The current pandemic has certainly triggered fear on many levels for most of us. The voice of fear tells you to keep quiet and to stay within your comfort…
