6 Good Things About Failing
You probably know that for decades Babe Ruth held the major league career home run record, but did you know that he also held the record for the most strike outs? He was known to say, "Every strike brings me closer to the next home run." Wise words from a...
Principles of Decision Making
Our attitudes and habits play a significant role in the decisions we make daily. We are bombarded with many decisions every day, and thankfully those decisions require little thought as we are relying on past habits and experiences to make the right decision at that...
Book Summary: “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” by Marshall Goldsmith (part 2)
Last month, in part 1 of this book summary, we discussed the trouble with success, including the "success delusion" which states that we delude ourselves about our achievements, our status, and our contributions. We also covered the twenty most common faults and...
More Firms Using Executive Coaches
If you find yourself on the fast track to a management job, make room for company. Executive coaching or one-on-one business mentoring is no longer reserved for a company's top officers. Companies are hiring executive coaches who tend to focus on improving...
Blind Spots: Check Your Mirrors
If You Don't Check Your Mirrors, You're Going to Crash! For a driver, a blind spot is an area not easily seen. It may be the area the mirrors miss, either beside or behind the driver ... or is simply forgotten by the driver. Accidents occur when the driver changes...
Book Summary: “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” by Marshall Goldsmith (part 1)
Subtitled "How Successful People Become Even More Successful," this book focuses on continuous improvement, especially for those people who have already achieved a certain level of success. The issue lies in a belief that "I'm successful" and the thinking of "Why...
Top Attributes of Highly Successful Companies
Highly successful companies have the basic components that you would expect: strong financial foundations and the usual sturdy pillars: Effective leaders. Competent managers. A motivated staff. Clear plans and strategies. Concrete goals. Quality control. Attractive,...
Do Opposites Really Attract?
Do birds of a feather flock together or do opposites attract? In the spirit of Valentine's Day, the UK's Oxford Psychologists Press (OPP) and its U.S. subsidiary the Institute for Personality and Ability Testing (IPAT), looked for an answer in their data. Following is...
Are You Maximizing Your Potential?
For many years this slogan has been the banner we have waved at JFD Performance Solutions as we work with teams and individuals as they Strive, Perform, and Achieve. We continue to believe that everyone has the opportunity to maximize their personal and organizational...
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