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LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
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 heard a comment recently from someone that having to look for your life’s purpose was sad. On the contrary, it can be very exciting. Early on in life, we may accept other people’s goals for our own; we may take advantage of an immediate opportunity and hang onto it for too long; or we may deal with an immediate problem in a way that takes us off course. By the same token, if we keep learning and maturing, our […]
Without a long term view of the future, leaders have a tendency to get focused on smaller details and get bogged down with what is not critical. When business is tough or going through change, leaders can become even more like this. The human mind will focus on something (and business leaders especially have a tendency to get tunnel vision), and it will choose whatever is closest at hand. These negative issues feel bigger than they actually are and can […]
Organizations and leaders generally have two main areas of focus. One is whether or not the organization is profitable and the other is the overall purpose of the organization. Prioritizing one over the other can sometimes cause problems to arise. A balance of these two can ensure sustainable growth and results. We have a client who has been focused on financial rewards for his people (profit). He is starting to see the limits of this profit focus. As his employees […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, discusses possibilities. What is actually possible in life? In order to change what is possible, we have to change our view of life and do something different, including taking risks. Success comes from not focusing on the problems, but the value of what is possible. That energy will help push through the problems/obstacles. Creating a powerful vision with your team and organization helps create that energy. We encourage you to […]
Some organizational leaders are great at execution. Others are great at crafting a Vision. It seems rare to find a leader who is great at both. The processes of an organization should ensure tactical capability of execution, while prioritizing activity towards those best suited to the long-term vision of the future. This is important as organizational processes occur further away from the leaders; it becomes more difficult to ensure the quality of the process. Processes are also useful to most […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, discusses the value of having and working through good conflict between team members and with the team and the leader. Whether you are a part of a small team or a very large team, one of the most important elements is that of engagement: – Team Members engaging each other – Engaging in good conflict – The Leader engaging the Team Having conflict or different viewpoints or frustration can be […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, discusses the importance of families telling stories. Readers Digest published an article about how family stories play a vital part of children’s development. Not only are these children better able to communicate but they are also better able to understand emotions and have higher self-esteem, which can lead to increased coping skills. Whether it is a family or business, make sure you are telling your people (family or teams) about […]
In this week’s video blog our expert guide, Don Hadley, discusses the difference between consultants and guides. Let’s start with the definition of consultants: “People who provide expert advice professionally.” (from Merriam Webster) They then tell you what you need to do and then leave. Merriam Webster Dictionary defines a guide as “a person who leads or directs other people on a journey.” The next time you are wondering if you should hire a consultant or if you have had […]