Strategy

Women Leaders and Taking the Initiative

By |May 18th, 2016|

Men and women in management must open their own door to success, and our women leadership coaching skills will show you how. One idea we encourage women to try is to take the initiative. Don’t expect things to come to you naturally. Fight for it.

Know Thyself with Business Advisory Services

By |May 4th, 2016|

You might be skeptical about the idea of business advisory services. Most people believe that what they need is not advice but practical help. You might believe that, in order to make your business work, you need more money, better employees or more clients. And while this might […]

A New Approach to Leadership Coaching Style

By |February 23rd, 2016|

Let’s face it, training employees is not fun, but it is something every business owner has to do. It’s a long, tedious process that very often goes on to long, and  is not as effectual as it could be. So how can companies obtain a higher return on their investment and have more […]

5 Things Leaders Do To Run Down Their Goals

By |December 23rd, 2014|

marathon_mThis post could have been written in the spring, the middle of the summer or in the fall. Your new year does not need to start after December 31st. Leaders decide when to take the initiative to restructure an existing plan or map out a new […]

Critical Thinking: Do you need to change your default settings?

By |November 11th, 2014|

Socrates_sCritical Thinking: Do you need to change your default settings? I’m in a business where I tend to meet a lot of people. Typically, I’ll set up a call with my new colleague and schedule a time and place to meet for coffee or lunch. Think […]

3 Mindsets To Avoid So You Can Set Your Goals Now!

By |January 13th, 2014|

Brain_cogs_stretchWell, if you are reading this blog you are still breathing and you’ve been fortunate to witness another year. Some of us have already evaluated last year’s goals and have a good idea of our top initiatives for the new year. I sat down with my […]

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Strategic Thinking: Can We Afford Not To?

By |December 17th, 2013|

Thinking-Man_sWhat if we thought more about strategic thinking? How much more effective could we be? The typical leader’s average day consists of meetings, fire fighting, shaping relationships and more meetings. Many leaders don’t give much thought in terms of strategic thinking. I jumped out of bed […]

5 Powerful Reasons to Gather Empirical Data

By |November 21st, 2013|

Big_data_searching_sWhy don’t we gather more empirical data to make better decisions?
How many times have you been involved in a meeting where major decisions need to be addressed but the team members did not come prepared to propose a solution? We often waste time in […]

Self-Leadership: High Performance Thinking

By |May 29th, 2013|

Thing_Brain_Processor_sHigh performance thinking is a key component of self-leadership. Have you ever been in the super market where the lines are long, the air conditioning is barely blowing and you are primed to blow a gasket? As you are collecting yourself to muster a little more […]

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Onboarding Process: It’s an Investment!

By |May 6th, 2013|

growth_sThe onboarding process is the catalyst for energizing new hires and employee retention. Imagine you are at a networking event and you meet a person that appears to be a great fit for your organization. The level of excitement has peaked for both parties and contact […]

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