In your strategic planning, do you consider: Your workplace culture? Your ability to adapt talent to what your future vision will require? What learning or innovation is required to execute your strategy? We may consider workplace challenges briefly in...
We expect managers (with teams) to lead better, but are we providing them with what they need to do so? Management is not leadership. Most organizations have many means to manage work, which includes asking people to share, measure,...
We used to believe that the way to measure “success” of a person’s performance was their output. Many believed that if what was delivered met our expectations, then all was fine with our employees. This thinking is not only...
In the 5 Daily Practices, the final step is to connect the “what,” “who,” and “how” to your “why.” You may have heard “Start with why.” Having this phrase on one’s mind has certainly helped many companies be more customer-focused....
Prioritizing for each day, as part of a daily practice, is a bit different than prioritizing strategic objectives. The differences show up in primarily three ways: 1) although you do have at least one strategic objective in mind, you are...
Leaders model the way of leadership for others. Those who exhibit a high EQ—emotional quotient—typically are better communicators. They speak and behave in ways that show that they truly want those hearing their message to understand it and feel...
You’re still considering your day. In Part II you focused on “what” you want. In Part III you then considered that “what” and focused on “who” can help you and who might you serve. Now you are homing in...
You’re considering your day. How do you ensure that each day achieves or moves you closer to what you want? Are you among the right people? Are you asking for help? You may plan your days many days or...
Your calendar is full. You feel busy. Yet is any part of what you have planned for today moving you toward a better future? As a leader, is what you have planned for today moving the organization toward a...
Being productive is a goal for many. Being productive while focusing on what matters most is what will bring you the greatest success.