by Kevin Brimhall | Jun 2, 2022 | Goals / Purpose
Last time, in Part 1, we discussed the importance of having a purpose for your life, and we related it to many of the same reasons that a company has a vision. Just as an organization’s vision acts as a statement of potential and a description of what it wants to...
by Kevin Brimhall | May 10, 2022 | Goals / Purpose
“Hi, my name’s Kevin. So…what’s your purpose?”, I ask. “What? Wow, Kevin, where did that come from?”, you respond. I know, I know. There are so many things to do. You’re so busy it seems that you barely have enough time to breath, let alone think about something as...
by Kevin Brimhall | Apr 13, 2022 | Organizational Excellence
A topic that I frequently speak with executives and managers about is their work environment… and their ability to influence their company’s culture. Although the leaders at the top of the organization have an important role in molding and shaping it, a frequently...
by Kevin Brimhall | Mar 16, 2022 | Motivation / Inspiration
An old story tells that a peasant used to say to his children when they were young: “When you all reach the age of 12, I will tell you the secret of life.” One day when the oldest turned 12, he anxiously asked his father what was the secret of life. The father replied...
by Kevin Brimhall | Feb 20, 2022 | Leadership
The concept of resiliency has gained increased focus the last couple of years as the COVID pandemic heightened the level of uncertainty, anxiety, and even fear that many (if not most) of us have experienced. In May 2020, I posted a Resiliency Tip Sheet to provide some...
by Kevin Brimhall | Feb 15, 2022 | Personal Improvement
Bill Gates and Eric Schmidt have both famously said that “Everyone needs a coach.” However, there remains many misguided thoughts about the need for, or value of, a coach, especially for executives. Some even think that getting a coach is a sign of...
by Kevin Brimhall | Jan 11, 2022 | Personal Improvement
The past nearly 2 years have been difficult for most, if not all, of us – and I don’t need to list the myriad ways here. Suffice it to say that, in our lifetimes at least, we’ve never experienced anything like it. However, during this time, I, like many of you, have...
by Kevin Brimhall | Oct 26, 2021 | Leadership
What does inspirational leadership look like in your organization? Let me ask: what impact do inspiring leaders have on performance, both organizationally, and at an individual level? Consider this: while an employee’s mindset is important to their overall...
by Kevin Brimhall | Sep 25, 2021 | Personal Improvement
The title of this blog could be a bit misleading, as a more accurate one might be Listening Effectively by Knowing When Not to Speak and, When You Do Talk, Knowing What to Say or Ask. That’s a mouthful. The point is that most people know that a key aspect of effective...
by Kevin Brimhall | Aug 26, 2021 | Leadership
For certain aspects of a business, managing using emotions can be detrimental compared with a more disciplined approach. Regarding business decisions related to the overall vision, mission, and goals, relying on data, facts, logic, reasoning, and experience can be a...
