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LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
During this time of year, we see many people being openly thankful for people and things in their lives. This begs the question: are they also living a life of gratitude the other 11 months of the year? (Flickr: CthePower) Too many people take even the smallest things for granted. The key to improving results in both personal and business lives is to daily have an attitude of gratitude and view what is around you. This allows each of us […]
So many times in business we work hard to learn skills, to absorb information, to reorganize and make efficient all of our systems. Yet it seems so many of us and those around us do not feel complete, fully engaged with the world, and living a great life! I am persuaded that one of the biggest reasons this is true is that we all have plans to train ourselves and others around us intellectually, yet we do not intentionally develop […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, talks about teams and their leaders and what is necessary for them to be successful for the long term. At Applied Vision Works, we utilize many different types of material and formats for learning to make an impact during every session. When choosing these materials (videos, worksheets, activities, games, etc.) it is critical to ensure that the audience is learning and not just being entertained. Some questions to keep in […]
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 […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, discusses the three powers that teams need to have true teamwork and be successful long term. These powers are: Thrill Power – the excitement team members and organizations have about the work, tasks, and goals they are trying to reach. Still Power – the overall sense of peace that what is being done is the right thing and that everyone is working together. Will Power (the most important power) – […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, discusses the difference between control and communicating. Trying to control things more and more as your organization grows is a big mistake. A better approach is to increase communications and teaching. Teaching leaders and employees increases effectiveness. Teaching not just the details, but also the values and principles behind them as well. Three things to keep in mind when communicating and teaching: Do your leaders demonstrate the key principles and […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, discusses the importance of leaders asking questions. Being a true team is about bringing people together that have common values and goals. It is never about who is smarter or has more experience. As Don explains, it is about interacting in a more powerful and impactful way together. Three things to keep in mind when building and engaging your team: Does your organization bring its people together as a team? […]
When working with one of our clients recently on their strategic plan, two interesting issues came up. The first was about communication. (Flickr by Occupancy Heroes) An important part of any organization’s Strategic Plan is The Communication Plan, which includes: Who needs to know about the business plan (or the “audience”) How information will be communicated Who will communicate this information How often communication will occur What the audience needs to know One of the audiences listed in this organization’s […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, discusses the importance of leaders asking questions. (Flickr – Don Moyer) One of the most important things leaders can do is to ask questions. The key is knowing how to use questions. Asking questions does 3 things: 1) Questions clarify the future 2) Questions solidify the past 3) Questions uncover the next steps that need to be taken According to an interview with the head of White Castle Foods, their […]