For CEO’s, words are actions. This contradicts the old maxim, “Actions speak louder than words.” But the higher you rise in the ranks of management the less you do anything that does […]
Communication
You’re the Boss: When Leaders Shouldn’t Ask for Advice
If only we had the good sense — and courage — to preface some of our statements with: “Ignore my opinion, please.” Far too often, we offer up or are […]
How do you keep the strategic plan from dying on the shelf?
The key to keeping it alive is simple. Follow-up. One of the questions we always get is, how do we connect our vision to our day-to-day work? They have to […]
How do people typically respond to the strategic planning process and why?
When we ask people about the strategic planning process the typical responses we get are: it’s boring. It’s tedious. Sometimes it’s torturous. The word dread crops up a lot. It’s […]
When trust is broken can it actually be restored?
The common belief is no. I can either trust you or I can’t. That’s how people often think about it, as a black or white issue. It’s not. We’ve all […]
How do you shape something as intangible as mindset?
Creating a mindset in which people are truly invested rather than just compliant might seem unattainable. The intangible nature of your team’s state of mind can make it difficult […]
Talking About What You Are Not Talking About
What do you consider to be the key drivers of your group’s effectiveness? Is it their ability to raise and address difficult issues? Is it their skill at being able […]
4 Steps To Creating Total Strategic Alignment
Most leaders believe that it takes between six and 12 months, or longer, to develop a strategy. They mistakenly think that the criteria for a meaningful strategy are the amount […]
