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How to stop being the bottleneck
How to stop being the bottleneck and get the best results from your team... Did you know that most leaders are DIRECTIVE—even those who don’t show up on the surface as having a top-down, command-and-control style? The...
Why it’s time to move from BOSS to COACH…
Did you know that the most effective way to deploy initiatives, improve employee engagement, and grow your business is to move leaders from ‘BOSS’ to ‘COACH’? Statistically speaking, Gallup found that leaders play a...
How to avoid becoming siloed in your organization…
When leaders and executives think of their “team,” they often think of their direct reports or the department or division they are responsible for... While it’s great to have the best interest of your individual team...
How a leader’s awareness saved an employee’s job…
“I think I’m part of the problem,” she said in amazement as she looked down at one of her assessment scores. This was a leader participating in our Leadership BootCamp program. She shared with us that she had an...
The Golden Rule vs the Platinum Rule—and why it’s essential in business…
You’ve probably heard of the Golden Rule, right? Treat others the way you want to be treated. But let’s take this a step further. Let’s explore the Platinum Rule. Because every individual is different, with a different...
A common pitfall for senior leadership teams…
In our experience working with leadership teams, we know that ‘a crack at the top of an organization creates a crater on the floor.’ MISALIGNMENT of the SENIOR TEAM, whether it’s in relationships or clarity around...
What I learned about leadership from my son’s baseball team…
For years, I sat in a folding chair watching my son play baseball and being his loudest cheerleader. Week after week…on hot Tennessee summer days and in 40-degree weather at night during fall travel ball. I was a proud...
Over half the working population in the U.S. is disengaged. Here’s why…
Over half the working population in the U.S. is disengaged. Here’s why… According to Gallup's latest report, over half (66%) of the working population in the US is disengaged and unmotivated and 4 out of 10 employees...
Cause them to think, get them to action.
This is a quote I learned from one of my mentors. Coaching leaders is all about helping others grow, be more successful, and reach their potential. And while self-awareness ALONE does not produce growth, it is...