Have you had enough of the unforeseen and unexpected coming at you? The single most common comment leaders have said is “I wish I knew better what the future holds.” (of course when did we ever ‘know’ what the future holds?)There are ways to deal with the unexpected and unforeseen that almost nobody […]
Here is our two and a half minute video on why it is so important to focus on interpersonal effectiveness to elevate your communication and relationship success.
Transcript:
One of the key issues for every one of us is, ‘How do we work with the people we deal with?’ And the ability to have a great relationship is essential to every […]
What does every CEO really want from their key leaders? The simplest answer is likely to be “better results, faster.” Now it gets complicated.
For a CIO who understands his or her role, you’re in the best possible position to make the most difference with every other part of the organization. Done well, you can help every other division to clarify, […]
A critical key to success you and your organization is to ask three high value questions that are most important to get clear answers to. It is also critically important to not just understand and apply the 3 questions, but to appreciate the order in which you need to ask them.
Question #1: If you want to create the clarity and […]
This article was originally posted on June 1, 2017, and has been updated.
I think you’ll agree with me on this one… Trust is an absolutely essential foundation of any great relationship.
A breakdown of trust is one of the most significant reasons a group, team, or organization under-performs, or even fails.
Eroded trust undermines the best goals, and renders mission statements […]
When it comes to communication skills, understanding how people are thinking and making their decisions is supremely valuable. Your ability to be effective with your communication skills increases dramatically when you know where someone is in terms of their level of decision-making, the options open to them, and what you need to do to help them make better decisions.
Here 4 […]
This article was originally posted on May 11, 2018, and has been updated.
Do you think since you’ve said the words you intended, you’ve communicated effectively?
Think again.
One of the most common refrains heard from leaders, managers, and top professionals is, “I don’t know why they don’t get it, […]
In the constant swirl of activity and demands in life and work today, do you ever lose track of what really matters most?
One of the biggest challenges for the leaders, top professionals, and senior executives that I work with is keeping their focus and efforts on their most important priorities and outcomes.
The first question to start every meeting […]
Being your best requires that you have full and effective access to your greatest talents, capabilities and resources. I call this a highly resourceful state. To me, when you can draw on the best resources that you have, that is the essence of what a “resourceful state” is.
The most successful professionals are able to draw on their talents, capabilities, and resources […]
The most successful leaders and professionals know that creating “value” is the key to their success. This is the most important result every professional must deliver to the people they serve. Whatever form “value” needs to take, the ability to provide it to those you serve is critical to your success. This is true no matter what your role is, and […]