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LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
While the numbers are only the beginning, they are very valuable in determining what questions to ask and who to talk to when action is needed. Whether your numbers stack up positively or negatively, knowing what is working and what can be done to improve them is beneficial in coaching your people and structuring your business. Download January’s Compass Check
In working with people and organization in our program, I find that when we are just starting out, many times they have thoughts and feelings on the inside that they have never shared with others or have not shared in a long time. They have been so busy making stuff happen and responding, that one day they wake up and their life is not who they really are. Their insides are not matched up with their outsides. Years ago I […]
If leaders take the time and risk to develop values and beliefs in the people around them, in their teams and their culture, it may seem to start slow at first, but eventually a strong, enduring passion grows that will affect behaviors in powerful ways. The leader will not have to be present, yet the beliefs will lead to values to feelings to thoughts to words to actions. The result will be tremendous character and ultimately their destiny. The above […]
Without knowing who we are, what we believe in and the path we are taking towards goals, interactions become a series of transactions without spirit and motivation. Our culture today has so many opportunities and moves so quickly, not only do we need to not let the world outpace us, but we also need to make sure our most important relationships stay in alignment. In other words, make sure your relationships do not outpace you or you outdistance them. The […]
I was brought up to be assertive. I was taught all the tools to fight battles, ride the range, and be a cowboy that could handle the toughest rustlers. As I have aged over the years and looked back at what has gone well and what has not gone well, one of the issues I have noticed that I have either arrived closer at my true self or perhaps I have transitioned to being an introvert. However, many people have […]
Because leaders and managers get very busy, they have a tendency to “shotgun” data and requests for action to their team. At the same time, they forget to give a context to the team as to what is happening. Without the context, what is asked for is a task with no meaning. This can cause leaders and managers to lose an opportunity to increase accountability and results. Many teams we work with are very busy and have much occurring that […]
We are working with an organization that has several locations worldwide. This organization is transitioning from a European-financed and U.S.-managed company into a global, multi-cultural leadership team with global resources. The difference between these two organizational and business models is quite dramatic. The transition from one model to another is challenging due to its physically disruptive nature as well as the changes in mindsets, attitudes and habits that need to occur. Their journey is just beginning and may last for […]
“We want to grow the business!” These words strike fear in our hearts. When we hear those words, we wonder how long it will take until the organization blows up. Worse yet, sometimes we hear “We have been growing 30% a year.” Usually that means they are even closer to coming apart. Growing a business takes incredible amounts of cash and leadership capabilities. When businesses grow, especially fast paced growth, they rarely map out the resources needed in these areas […]
The following is a “Dear Charlie” letter written and from our Expert Guide, Don Hadley. Although this letter was originally intended for a client, Applied Vision Works believes there is a lesson to be learned by all business leaders and business owners. Dear Charlie, In the life of a business owner (and any other leader for that matter), there are many challenging times. From the outside, your life looks grand with a nice lifestyle, country club membership, fancy vacations, nice […]