Complexity creates a maze between you and success. Simplicity creates a clear line of sight. Thinking in 3's is a technique we have been using for years. It is a powerful way to simplify organizational thinking. As a byproduct, it forces prioritization and focus, and the resulting clarity trickles down the organization. For example, we routinely…
Teamwork is connected independence. 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 have…
Healthy growth starts with the leader, but it’s not about the leader. Leadership matters today more than ever. Leadership matters when your business is improving and when it is declining. Leadership matters in an up economy and in a down economy. Leadership matters when you are in the board room and when you are in…
One of our sweet family members recently shared this powerful poem that his grandfather used to motivate him during tough times: When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." Faith whispers, "You can do it, ignore all those who doubt" Commitment whispers, "Never give up" Success SCREAMS " I TOLD…
"If you're too big to serve, you're too small to lead."- Rich Wilkerson Jr. Engaging the Hearts and Minds of All Your Employees is the best selling book that reveals a servant leadership model that has been translated into 9 languages and applied worldwide. Learn more about this approach to engaging the hearts and minds…
A compelling purpose answers “why?”. It provides meaning and motivation for your team. A compelling plan answers “what?”. It provides clarity and direction for your team. The latest Gallup workforce survey of millions of workers and interviews with CHROs and preeminent economists reveals that a global dream is to have a “good job”. However, the…
Here are 5 back-to-school tips from three "parenting experts" who are siblings. They wrote these tips that are excerpted from Please Listen Up, Parents when they were 21, 18 and 15 years-old. If we really don't want the latest lunchbox, let it go – we are trying to be cool. Get us into a routine before…
Last week we spoke at an international conference for managing partners of accounting firms (in person!). We were struck by the wide range of current work situations, from fully back in the office to fully hunkered down at home, depending on the country and state. Amongst all their differences, there was one clear common challenge:…
The fifth growth factor in the healthy growth process is excellent execution. This particular growth factor is near and dear to our hearts since we have written three books on this topic and have worked with leading organizations to help them execute with excellence. A good plan gets you into the race, but adherence to…
At work we often talk about team building. Those intentional activities that bond together workmates as they engage in a shared experience. This might include staff working together on a common goal or competing against each other for bragging rights. When done well, team building knits together the social fabric of a team to make…
