The fastest way to change the answers you receive is to change the questions you ask. -------------------- In The 5 Coaching Habits of Excellent Leaders, coaching habit #2 is "ASK Questions to Engage". “Lee and Julie deliver powerful lessons. As inspirational as it is practical. A vital tool for leaders at any career stage. An…
The world reflects your view of it, so if you change the way you look at things, things change the way they look. The things we focus on create a magnet for our lives. Focus on problems, and obstacles are plentiful. Focus on things outside of your control, and you will easily throw in the…
Here are 21 Fun Facts for your party conversation this weekend. Be prepared for a few raised eyebrows; but, trust us, these validated claims are not fiction. We have hyperlinked them to verify that they are factual. 1. Maine is the closest U.S. state to Africa. 2. Anne Frank, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Barbara…
Am I a boring consultant who spends all day in client meetings or am I hitting my peak with daily disciplines so I can make a positive difference for leaders? The answer is both! It just depends on whether you are my children or my client. Our perspective determines how we view…
In 7 Moments...that Define Excellent Leaders, I share the story of Charlie Jones. Charlie is a sportscaster who has covered several Olympic games in his long career. At the 1996 games in Atlanta, he was assigned to announce the rowing, canoeing and kayaking events – a situation that left him less than thrilled, since it…
Comfort certainly has its advantages – our comfy chair in the living room, a comfortable routine at work, a comfortable relationship. With all the advantages of comfort, here are some things you should know about the comfort zone. The comfort zone is where most of life is played. It is certainly where most of sports…
Here is an excerpt from Leadership Matters. It contains 31 daily insights to inspire extraordinary results. day 30: Vision About 350 years ago, a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year, they established a town site. The next year, they elected a town government. The third year, the town…
I am your constant companion. I am your greatest helper or heaviest burden. I will push you onward or drag you down to failure. I am completely at your command. Half the things you do you might just as well turn over to me, and I will be able to do them quickly, correctly. I…
“How do I boost accountability on my team?” This is the most pervasive question being asked by leaders in both startups and in Fortune 500 companies alike. The term accountability is tossed around so frequently without any supporting actions that it is losing its meaning. I often hear my client executives say, “Let’s keep him accountable…
