Business coaching is an inside job. It starts with your knowledge and clarity of who you are; then it emanates outward to your coaching skills and habits. Positive Coaching Mindset×Positive Coaching Habits=Winning Results and Relationships You can see the cultural impact of this new transformative coaching model compared to a traditional coaching model: Every organization…
The results are in – culture is core to healthy growth! In 2022, when Korn Ferry surveyed more than 15,000 executives worldwide as part of its World’s Most Admired Companies Research, two-thirds said they felt culture accounted for more than 30% of the market value of their respective organizations. A Harvard Business Review study found…
All of us are in search of a clear and driving purpose for our lives; we want to contribute to something bigger than ourselves. The world of work offers a great opportunity for people to connect with a purpose. The reality is that people care less about working for a company and much more about…
Most entrepreneurs agree that the ability to consistently execute is a key factor in surviving the start-up phase and ultimately winning. That said, you cannot make a pig fly, no matter how much you stick with it. In other words, a crummy plan executed well still gets you crummy results. So start with a solid strategy. A…
As a leader, you are orchestrating the moves and sounds of your organization’s daily symphony. To ensure your team is performing in harmony, you have to start with the same sheet music. If some team members are playing Beethoven’s "5th" and others are playing Disney’s "Fantasia," the result will not likely be pleasing to the ear.…
Small businesses need every advantage they can get. Clever signage is a great way to make a memorable impression. Here are a few we thought you might appreciate: In a Podiatrist's office: Time wounds all heels. On a Septic Tank Truck: Yesterday's Meals on Wheels. At an Optometrist's Office: If you don't see what you're looking for,…
We have hosted complimentary CXO lunches 3 times a year for the past 26 years.Last week, we featured a discussion with a long-time client, Daniel L. Jones. Daniel is the former CEO of Encore Wire, who led the company for over 30 years—from start-up to a $3B industry leader.We highlighted our Healthy Growth model. Healthy…
Over the past 25 years, we have observed recurring challenges for growing companies that we call Risk Factors. Understanding how these risks may apply to your business and proactively managing them will help you sustain growth. The 10 Risk Factors apply to growth companies in varying degrees. Generally, the risk factors are MORE prevalent in…
In honor of our dear friend and beloved leader, the late Colleen Barrett, we wanted to share this post again. Additional posts that feature Colleen can be found here. A few years ago, Lee had the privilege to sit down and chat with Colleen Barrett, President Emeritus of Southwest Airlines (and Queen of their LUV culture).…
A business is not simply a collection of people doing individual tasks. The glue to any successful business is the way employees coordinate their work with others, communicate expectations and updates, collaborate on ideas to innovate, and share customer insights. Looking for the simplest way to perform job tasks to gain efficiency and maximize employee…
