Virtual Communication
The majority of your communication is virtual. Whether your tool of choice is text, email, phone, Skype or video conference, you rely on virtual communication to connect with others and get things...
View ArticleThe Slow Movement
Have you heard of The Slow Movement? It began with Carlo Petrini’s 1986 protest against the opening of a McDonald’s restaurant in Piazza di Spagna, Rome. It is a cultural revolution against the notion...
View ArticleWorking As One
The business buzz words team, alignment and strategy, can be combined and simply stated as “working as one to accomplish a goal.” On a scale of 1 to 10 how does your team, department, division or...
View ArticleInnovation – Just Do It
Are you innovative? According to research, leaders of the most innovative companies don’t delegate creative work. They do it themselves. Did you know that you can be innovative? Studies haves shown...
View ArticleSuccessful Teams – Part 3
Dysfunctional Teams Have you ever been part of a dysfunctional team? What did that feel like? Dysfunction can happen within any group of people and impacts productivity and performance. It saps the...
View ArticleGone in 30 Seconds
Attention is fleeting. The attention span of a human is less than that of a gold fish! Do you realize that every attendee on your conference call is recycling their attention every 30 seconds or less?...
View ArticleLife Unbalanced
Life Unbalanced The expression “Work–life balance” was first used in the United Kingdom in the late 1970s to describe the balance between an individual’s work and personal life. It implies that you do...
View ArticleSuccess Skill #1
This morning we were in line at a coffee shop waiting to get the large lattes we just ordered. There were two lines on opposite sides of the shop where orders were being taken. One line had five people...
View ArticleCollaboration Crash Course
It seems like every organization we work with is touting their commitment to a more collaborative workplace. The problem is that we can’t find a consistent definition of collaboration among the leaders...
View ArticleMeeting Flavors
This is not about salted caramel, chili chocolate or blackberry cabernet! How often are you clear on why you are having a meeting? There are three flavors of meetings that you can savor with...
View ArticleNotes on Creativity
This is the name of the current Ferran Adria exhibit. He is a personal hero and a genius in the field of creativity. He would close his restaurant for six months each year and completely reinvent his...
View ArticleHow Do You Make Decisions?
Good decision making is a critical skill. While many people use the pro versus con method of deciding we’ve found that the Kepner Tregoe rational model for decision making is superior. It includes risk...
View ArticleGetting Lucky
Have you heard the quote, “luck is where preparation meets opportunity?” This is a fantastic perspective to understand how to increase your luck. We want you to get lucky, so increase your...
View ArticleMake Your Own Weather *
While it makes sense to check the weather so you know whether to grab your sunglasses or umbrella when you walk out the door, it is not useful to allow the weather to dictate your day. Autonomy is the...
View ArticleInnovation Insights
Are you inundated with information on innovation? The problem is that organizations are often paying lip service to innovation but their culture, processes and structures are stifling potential...
View ArticleAre You Innovative?
According to research, leaders of the most innovative companies don’t delegate creative work. They do it themselves. Did you know that you can increase your innovative aptitude? Studies haves shown...
View ArticleWho is Your Customer?
In our work we’ve found that the answer to this question is a common point of divergence. The “customer” definition gets convoluted because it refers to many diverse groups. There are suppliers and...
View ArticleBreaking Bad (News)
While news of change isn’t always bad, it’s critically important to consider your approach to sharing the details of change. Unfortunately, too many leaders approach change communication with a “just...
View ArticleTop Tips from Two Awesome Hours
Josh Davis, Ph.D. has done a masterful job of creating simple, practical tips on how to apply neuroscience research to maximize the potential of our brain. You’ve probably heard of the brain being...
View ArticleUse Checklists for Increased Success
The Checklist Manifesto was released in 2009 and has timeless insights to help you be more successful as you manage the complexities of life. Checklists are used in aviation, construction, investing,...
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