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LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
A good friend and client, in his 60’s, who I believe is one of the smartest well-read people I know, and is constantly learning, likes to say that “Standing around looking stupid, you can learn an awful lot.” Originally, I thought I was smart, but I have learned that my real job is to stand around looking stupid and ask a lot of questions. This brings out the wisdom of any group and gets the debate going. It is also […]
By definition, a real leader is typically taking a group of people into a new and better future. For this reason, there is going to be inertia towards where the group is right now. Shifting the inertia, causing change, also causes pain. People resist pain. Granted, some people are easier to work with than others when change is required. However, different attitudes, different cognitive experiences and different conative strengths require leaders approach change with individuals and groups based the audience, […]
The King’s Speech – What a fantastic movie! I have watched it many times! The movie shares the internal struggle of the Duke of York from 1926 until after World War II. Unable to communicate to the public with any value, when his brother abdicates the throne, he must learn how to create trust, confidence, etc. as a leader to his country. By persisting and being courageous in his personal battle, he affects millions. (Most of us see Winston Churchill […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, discusses the impact that our values and beliefs have in the workplace. Leaders, in general, tend to focus on behaviors and actions rather than values and beliefs. Focusing on values and beliefs is much harder to do. If we take the time as leaders to see our employees from a different, more powerful perspective, and begin to change their perspectives accordingly, this will allow them to impact people at a […]
We sometimes rely on stories to change perspectives and mindsets among our clients and their teams. Hearing a tale seemingly unrelated to the immediate concerns of the day relaxes the listener in a way nothing else can and makes them open to new ideas. I heard a story recently about a pillow: Once upon a time, there was a guy with a wonderful feather pillow. He loved it! He went into his backyard and opened up the pillow. He wanted […]
Are you getting the most out of your employees? It seems like a good question, doesn’t it? Taken seriously and pursued carefully, it might result in a wide variety of answers leading to: increased productivity, improved processes, perhaps even a change of personnel, whether in or out of the company or via a shift of responsibilities. Read More on engaging your employees in this month’s Compass Check A much better question would be: “Is this team member really feeling like […]
Leadership development is an issue facing many organizations today. In fact, in a recent survey we conducted it ranked as one of the top five concerns. A key component of leadership is the ability to engage your team so they see the entire fabric of what’s happening around them, not just their department or division. Much has been written on this topic, but one of the better leadership authors is John Maxwell. As I was reading his books, I was […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, discusses starting a business. Whether you are leading an established 30 year business or just starting, there is a great deal of scary and unknown factors. The good news is that the successes from your past will help you with your future successes. An important factor with either scenario is to remove those things that are unnecessary or outdated. The key to success is knowing (both individually and organizationally): What […]
This title may be a little extreme, but there are many leaders who have not grown an organization and do not realize the challenges. Growing organizations eat time, energy, cash flow, and morale. Until one has experience with growing a business, it can be dangerous. Growth can be so exciting that it masks a multitude of sins that may be unnoticeable until it is too late. We have a client that has grown to over 16 locations. The leadership team […]