Being A Strategic Leader Is About Asking The Right Questions
By now, I have lived through four major leadership theory transitions that have all shaped my effectiveness. One of the single greatest advancements today is that key leaders are no longer seen as the answer person but the one who can ask the great questions. Great questions force everyone to think deeper and provide better […]
Developing A Life Plan
All of us at some point in time finally ask ourselves if we are living out the script someone else gave us or is it really the life we want. There are so many outside factors: parents, friends, culture and circumstances that drive us toward an uncertain destination. Developing a Life Plan starts with a […]
4 Commitments Leaders Must Make
One of the most successful executive coaches in the country is Marshall Goldsmith. He wrote a great book that I would highly recommend What Got You Here Won’t Get You There. The simple thesis of the book is your competency and skill set is what has got you to where you are now as far […]
The Chemistry Of Great Teams
I have probably learned more from Pat MacMillan on this subject than from any other writer. His book The Performance Factor is still a must read if you want to fully understand all the dynamics involved in leading a successful team. When selecting team members you must have the right combination of competency and character. […]
3 Must Do’s Before Termination
There may be nothing harder to do as a leader than make the decision to terminate an employee. To be honest we feel to some degree we have failed and that is hard to accept. This is especially true if we hired the person in the first place. Not only have they failed but now […]