5 C’s of Communication

Communication is typically the lowest-scoring topic on any climate or culture survey. It has been that way for decades. During times of crisis or disruptive change, leaders are required to elevate their communication game to keep their teams focused, connected, and productive.  These 5 C's of communication serve as a checklist for leaders: Calm Confident Clear Compassionate  Consistent.…

Are you Reliable? (Read before you answer)

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As I reflected on the life of our family dog, Sparky, I was struck by his gold standard of reliability. Before Sparky went to doggy heaven, he greeted me at home every time I walked in the door for 14 years. To put that into perspective, that’s 20,000+ times without fail! The same greeting, the same…

Best Weekend To-Do List Ever!

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If you’re like us, you have more "to-do’s" than time. So, here is one to-do list you probably rarely think of but is vital to our sustained personal effectiveness. It’s simple: Play, Rest, and Think. Play It’s easy to disregard playing as trivial, especially when there are so many “serious” things we need to do: problems…

Value Your Values

We all have values that are important to us, but they don’t mean much unless we convert them to action. It’s easy to talk about values, but much harder to consistently live them out. As Aesop said in his Fables, “When all is said and done, more is said than done.” Two keys to personal reliability…

Clever Signs

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,…

Order is Freedom

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…

Quotes from a Champion

With Wimbledon in the rear-view mirror and the U.S. Open in the windshield, here are nine quotes from tennis trailblazer Billie Jean King. “Champions keep playing until they get it right.” “Tennis taught me so many lessons in life. One of the things it taught me is that every ball that comes to me, I have…