Category Archives: Leadership

The Transformational Leader: Story of the Seed

THE STORY A successful business man was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business. Instead of choosing one of his Directors or his children, he decided to do something different.  He called all the young executives in his company together. He said, “It is time for […]

How do people see you? Are you a TRUST BOOSTER or a TRUST BUSTER? CORPORATE TRUST Begins with YOU

When it comes to trust—How do people see you?  How do you view yourself?  Are you a trust booster or a trust buster? Today, trust is a critical element in the workplace, whether it is an email, a tweet, one-on-one, in the classroom or in a staff meeting.   I have done my share of trust […]

VOLUNTEERISM: Improving Innovation, Learning and Leadership Performance

When people are in need, my hand is often raised.  Especially, wherever I see I can contribute and make a difference.  I grew up reading super hero comic books—Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Captain Marvel, Wonder Woman, Captain America, Hulk, Spiderman—you name it!  Maybe this is where it all started.  I collected them all.  I believe […]

DISC or MBTI? How about Emotional Intelligence (EI)?

This week I have been reviewing job descriptions seeking candidates with Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) experience.  And, this week I was asked a question by a colleague wanting to transition from technical training to doing leadership training.  He asked which is the preferred of the two psychometrically proven Jungian (Carl Jung) based, behavioral assessment tools, […]

Public Speaking: Articulate You and Your Business for Increased Profits

Speaking in front of groups is scary for many business professionals.  Public speaking is a skill that carries throughout the workplace and into our personal lives.  Expressing oneself effectively takes skill and constant practice.  In business, you do not G-E-T unless you A-S-K.  What are you leaving on the table? Today, margins are tight and […]

COMMUNICATION: Executives Telling the Whole Story? Or, is Part of the Story Enough?

I received a communication requesting recommendations for how to open up communication within the organization.  This is a bold and quite perceptive insight for an executive leader to recognize this need.  Communication is the root cause that erodes trust and if effectively woven into the cultural fabric, can sustain an organization.  Today it requires starting […]

Today’s Business Blind Spot-Grants: Money on the Table-5 Points to Keep in Mind to Help Find and Get Funded

Business is the heartbeat of our country and many continue to struggle, their pulse is weakening.  Let’s face it, the economy is still tight.  We are doing more with less; and, perhaps will have to do so well into the future.  There are many blind spots that exist in business today.  Organizations that discover and […]

INNOVATION SECRETS: 7 Ways to Manage Psychological Blind Spots, Going Deeper

The key to sustaining innovation is being able to think out of the box—keeping fresh ideas coming.  Taking leadership to the next level and providing programs that “go deep” means literally digging deeper.  Over time, we develop tunnel vision.  I know I have.  So, I have to consciously keep myself out of that rut.  Otherwise, […]