Authority and Power
Have you ever observed two individuals of equal position, rank, and authority in an organization? One seems to accomplish everything successfully and with ease, while the other seems to always be "under the gun," having a crisis and a difficult...
Book Summary: “The Knight in Rusty Armor” by Robert Fisher
The book, written 30 years ago, includes a Forward which sums it up nicely: This is a lighthearted tale of a desperate knight in search of his true self. His journey reflects our own - filled with hope and despair, belief and disillusionment, laughter and tears....
The Right Attitude
Do You Want To Be More Successful? The Right Attitude is All You Need! As we all know, one of the most important things that impacts personal and organizational results is the attitude of the people involved. A famous quote says, "Your attitude today determines...
Creating Value as a Coach
Coaching is a powerful, highly-tuned process of communication and problem solving. The relationship between coach and client is "co-creative." It focuses entirely on the client's interests, challenges, and goals. Coaches come in all "shapes and...
Creating a Culture of Accountability
I read a recent article (reprinted below) by Tom Loeblein, President/CEO of Healthcare Management Consultants, and it completely resonated with me. I see so many organizations that wrestle with the challenges regarding accountability that Tom discusses. And, I see...
Eating Last to Lead First
Imagine a world where almost everyone wakes up inspired to go to work, feels trusted and valued during the day, then returns home feeling fulfilled. This is not a crazy, idealized notion. Simon Sinek, author of Start with Why and more recently Leaders Eat...
The Key Traits that Separate CEOs from other Senior Executives
A recent article in Chief Executive Magazine caught my eye, partly because of the article's title and partly because some of the research cited utilized a psychometric instrument that I am very familiar with: the 16PF. I invite you to read-on, regarding a topic that...
7 Steps to Achievable Goals
How many times have you heard that being successful is all about setting goals? But, it may come as no surprise to learn there is a lot more to success than just setting your goals. Most of us, at some time, have been told that an essential part, if not the major...
Anger and Emotional Hijacking
Have you ever wondered where anger comes from? Have you found yourself getting angrier than might later seem reasonable? Anger is one of two emotions that can cause the longest and most detrimental issues and concerns for many people (the other is fear). Anger is...
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