by Kevin Brimhall | Dec 7, 2008 | Sales / Growth
As the current business environment is causing tremendous mental upheaval among so many people, I thought that it could be helpful to provide several quick to read and implement tips. Tip # 1. Exercise control where you can. There are things we can...
by Kevin Brimhall | Dec 3, 2008 | Book Summaries, Leadership
In 2007, my good friend and colleague David Herdlinger wrote this book to help leaders at different levels of experience and position within an organization more effectively lead themselves and others. While weaving in some of the...
by Kevin Brimhall | Dec 1, 2008 | Motivation / Inspiration
Even in these trying times, we are privileged to live in a country that offers boundless opportunities and abundance. But there is no magic key or instant formula for success. People should take the time to look within themselves to find and develop...
by Kevin Brimhall | Nov 24, 2008 | Goals / Purpose
The major reason for setting a goal is for what it makes of you to accomplish it. What it makes of you will always be the far greater value than what you get. When Andrew Carnegie died, they discovered a sheet of paper upon which he had written one of the major goals...
by Kevin Brimhall | Nov 20, 2008 | Personal Improvement
Flash the Morse Code signal SOS and help is sure to come your way. Master these 10 signs of strength (SOS) and the help may be in the form of improved relationships, greater joy and connection with yourself, better self care and enhanced communication. All in all,...
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...
