by Kevin Brimhall | Nov 17, 2008 | Leadership
The popular thinking is that leaders are born that way, that it’s in their DNA to be able to effectively lead others. It presumably holds, then, that if one does not possess certain personality traits or characteristics, then...
by Kevin Brimhall | Nov 11, 2008 | Book Summaries, Organizational Excellence
A company can achieve superior profits and success with a focus on loyalty-based (LB) management. LB systems need to be aligned with all company functions and must be integrated with the company’s basic business strategy (e.g., they cannot merely be an "add...
by Kevin Brimhall | Nov 6, 2008 | General
As prefaced last month, many people get confused by the role of a consultant versus that of a coach. A consultant gives professional or expert advice. There are many types of consultants, but they typically have an expertise in a particular industry or specific field....
by Kevin Brimhall | Nov 1, 2008 | Motivation / Inspiration
Your attitudes determine your success. Your attitudes also affect the way you see others. There is a story told about a young man who was looking for a place to settle down. As he approached the outskirts of a small town, he encountered an elderly man and asked him,...
by Kevin Brimhall | Oct 16, 2008 | Organizational Excellence
Is excuse-making a problem in your office? Excuses are really just defense mechanisms because employees fear blame, embarrassment, reprimands, and firings. As a manager, it is your job to turn mistake-making into a learning experience for your employees. Here are some...
by Kevin Brimhall | Oct 12, 2008 | Book Summaries, Goals / Purpose
Brian Klemmer writes that, in life, there are two types of people. The first are those who are nice, good-hearted, and compassionate but can’t make much happen. The other kind can make everything happen – they’re the creators, the go-getters, and the...
by Kevin Brimhall | Oct 8, 2008 | Organizational Excellence
Our friends at Target Training International (TTI) are experts in understanding what organizations need to do to be sure you are attracting and retaining the right employees for your business. TTI has found that employee brand is a hot topic and is important for...
by Kevin Brimhall | Oct 3, 2008 | Motivation / Inspiration
Note: This resource is part of our Moving the Bar in Your Career and Your Life, a unique approach to professional development series: My 3 Ps: Passion, Purpose, Potential. Click here to see the entire series. Almost everyone I know or can think of wants the same...
by Kevin Brimhall | Sep 22, 2008 | Book Summaries, Goals / Purpose
This book is an easy read and is intended for anyone who is striving for success. Told in a story format from the perspective of a salesperson, it tells of how he discovers that the way to success is to fail bigger and more often. "80% of most people never get...
by Kevin Brimhall | Jul 14, 2008 | Personal Improvement
Here are some quotes to reinforce the formation of good habits … The chains of habit are generally too small to be felt until they are too strong to be broken. ~Samuel Johnson Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed...
