by Kevin Brimhall | Aug 23, 2018 | Organizational Excellence
A common discourse in the workplace these days is how to improve creativity and innovation, which can be central to an organization’s performance and sustainability. As the knowledge-based, interconnected global marketplace continues to move ahead at warp speed,...
by Kevin Brimhall | Aug 7, 2018 | Leadership
Let’s get real. You want your people to be resourceful, show initiative, think for themselves, own their jobs, come up with solutions, and then implement them with little guidance from you once they’ve been trained. You think you hired the right person...
by Kevin Brimhall | May 21, 2018 | Personal Improvement
The most effective organizations are those whose cultures emphasize building strong interpersonal relationships, whether internal or external. Doing that requires effective communication. Communication is Key… Communication is one of the most fundamental skills...
by Kevin Brimhall | May 8, 2018 | Leadership
There are many skills/capabilities and characteristics that a person needs in order to be an effective manager. To me, any such list should include that a manager: 1. Consider the possibilities. Critical thinking skills are essential to turn things upside down...
by Kevin Brimhall | Apr 25, 2018 | Leadership
One of the services that I frequently provide is helping companies evaluate C-level job candidates, for positions such as CEO, CFO, COO, CTO, Chief HR Officer, GM, and heads of sales and marketing. Typically, the candidates have been identified and vetted by an...
by Kevin Brimhall | Mar 22, 2018 | Organizational Excellence
Think about the last time you had a great day at work. What made it great? I like to think that when you have a great day at work, then you’ve had an engaged day at work. Studies and surveys show, however, that in the U.S., employee engagement is low; with only...
by Kevin Brimhall | Feb 9, 2018 | Leadership
Fortune magazine, in their September 15, 2017 issue, published an article by Dov Seidman entitled "Four Pillars of Moral Leadership." It is based on the guiding precept that while the rules of engagement in business seem to be ever-changing, there are basic...
by Kevin Brimhall | Jan 22, 2018 | Leadership
A recent article that caught my eye is entitled "8 Resolutions on the CEOs Desk" from the Korn Ferry Institute. Some of the ideas are new, and some are familiar, but what is most important is recognizing that CEOs and senior leaders can best drive the...
by Kevin Brimhall | Jan 11, 2018 | Goals / Purpose
I wanted to share with you a practice that I began many years ago that is invaluable to me. I’m a staunch believer in setting goals, actively working on them, and monitoring my progress. And this is a perfect time of year to establish or refresh your goals (if...
by Kevin Brimhall | Nov 21, 2017 | Organizational Excellence
As a supplement to our post entitled Creating a Culture of Accountability from February, here are some thoughts that should help when you are attempting to foster accountability. Strive for clarity in five areas: 1. Clear expectations. The first step is to be crystal...
