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LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, discusses how life and business are a safari of the heart. This adventure we call life changes, and we can sometimes lose our sense of self and wonder. Our job at Applied Vision Works is to help people (individually or as an organization and team) go on a “safari of the heart” and pursue those things they would not normally do. We encourage you to ask yourself the following questions: […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, discusses how people are a lot like vegetable soup; meaning that we are each made up of many different pieces (or ingredients). Many people identify themselves and others as “introvert” or “extroverts”, etc. When doing this, we limit not only ourselves but those around us to reaching our fullest potential. Our program is designed to bring out and discover all aspects of a person’s potential, abilities, etc. Those who work […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, discusses the importance of resolving conflict and even better, preventing it. There will always be some form of conflict when multiple people work and live closely with one another whether it is family, friends, co-workers, teams, etc. Unfortunately most spend too much time discussing and dwelling on the actual conflict rather than working through the issues and resolving them. When we work to resolve conflicts 3 things occur: Creates a […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, builds on a previous blog regarding increasing an organization’s capabilities. In some organizations the learning and skill development tends to be limited to the higher level employees, management and owners. This can be due to limited finances for training and development or organizational culture or even the higher level employees not knowing or wanting for one reason or another to spend the time to develop their employees’ knowledge and […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Nick Gonzales, discusses the importance of forgiveness. Many people in today’s society hold on to resentment, anger, and wrong doings that have been done to them. This can people effect both personally and professionally. Holding onto these feelings can become an obstacle for success and prevent nurturing relationships. In “Nurturing Healing Love” by Scarlet Lewis – she discusses her mission of finding forgiveness and nurturing healing love to honor her son, Jessie […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, talks about what happens when the leader or business owner gets “off track”, or inadvertently sends the wrong message. This can happen for several reasons. Sometimes is that the owners’ perceptions are that they are being direct and honest and sharing with the team. However, the team interprets this as the leader or owner not having confidence in the work they are doing, success of the organization, etc. So what […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Nick Gonzales, discusses the difference between empathy and sympathy. When we empathize with someone – you truly care about that person, understand that individual’s situation and feel with him or her. However, when we sympathize with someone, not only do we do all the above, but we are also going down that same road with them and enabling or supporting any bad habit or situation along the way. In the business world […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, discusses the importance of using the correct tools at the proper time. Many organizations are buying tools (programs, lectures, concepts) without knowing how to actually use them in the practical world. Tools are designed to enhance processes and procedures and make work easier or simpler – for the right reason. Are you clear on what needs to be achieved and if your tools are helping? Do you need additional tools […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Nick Gonzales, discusses the importance of perspective and “common sense”. These two concepts typically go together and are shaped by our experiences and background. What I may see as common sense may not be for someone else depending on their history. In this video is an example of common sense and perspective being two sides of the same coin. We challenge each of you to take a step back and view situations […]