When it comes to the bottom line, do you control the numbers or do the numbers control you? Most if not all business owners will answer: “The former, but there are a lot of factors that influence where we land in terms of profits.” I think it would be tough to find a business owner […] Read more… Read More»
There is much media hype around mindfulness and its benefits for individual health and well-being. But what does this mean for an organization? Sure it’s great to have employees who are happier and healthier. But can mindfulness also be beneficial in terms of corporate results? The answer to this question is a resounding “Yes!” There […] Read more… Read More»
I was extremely fortunate to have one of the most extraordinary dogs in history. Ripley, aka the “The Mayor of Tanglewood” – a close-knit, sunny community we called home – was known all around the ‘hood as the official neighborhood greeter. His reach was far and effective; his likeability legendary. As Ripley grew from a […] Read more… Read More»
Poor communication impacts businesses in a number of key ways. According to HR Magazine, say they regularly get unclear directions. This obviously has an impact on productivity, and will also increase employee turnover. In the IT world, 28 percent of professionals report poor communication is the main cause for the failure to deliver work on time. […] Read more… Read More»
An Episode of Pockets of Excellence On our most recent episode of Pockets of Excellence our discussion squarely focused a central question: What is necessary to begin organizational change? Can it come from a department – a pocket – within an organization that is excelling, drawing a leader within the organization to jump out in front […] Read more… Read More»
The world is full of leaders and, of course, followers. If you’re a leader — an executive, an entrepreneur, or a small business owner — you know your employees count on you to come up with big ideas and guide the company to success. It’s a lot of pressure. But quite frankly, you wouldn’t be […] Read more… Read More»
YEC (Young Entrepreneur Council) surveyed some folks about how they deal with self-doubt in work and in life. Here are their responses. How do you conquer self-doubt? 1. Focus on Logic Rather Than Emotion Self-doubt is anchored in emotion, and that’s when you risk making bad business decisions. Although your gut comes in handy once […] Read more… Read More»
As 2015 comes to a close we look forward to 2016 and all the possibilities that lie ahead. Business can change so much in a year and social leadership is no different…. Read More»
In light of football season being in full swing, I thought a tie in with coaching would be fitting. Athletes absolutely need coaches to become disciplined and strategic in their game, whether it is a team or individual sport. Could the same be true for captains of industry, business and thought-leaders? Is there someone who can guide us to bring out the very best we have to offer?… Read More»
A young CEO faces many challenges, a demanding work environment, and sometimes even a crisis or meltdown. During this time you may feel overwhelmed and distressed. However, now more than ever, a resilient leader requires a set of strategies and skills to cope and manage, which is why building resilience as a habit is important; […] Read more… Read More»
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