Why Are Some Leaders Failing - 2

Why Are Some Leaders Failing?

“The tragedy of life is often not in our failure, but rather in our complacency; not in our doing too much, but rather in our doing too little; not in our living above our ability, but rather in our living below our capacities.”  ~ Benjamin E. Mays   A few years ago, I wrote a…

FEELING STUCK - HERE'S HOW TO GET UNSTUCK

5 Ideas to Get Unstuck!

“Growth is painful. Change is painful. But, nothing is as painful as staying stuck where you do not belong.”  ~ N. R. Narayana Murthy   At various times throughout my life I have felt stuck. Webster’s defines stuck as: the sense of being fastened, hindered, or held stationary by some obstruction or obstacle. Whether it was a relationship, an…

Effective Communication: A 1000 Words Doesn't Paint A Picture?

Ineffective Communication: When 1000 Words Doesn’t Paint A Picture?

“Communication is a skill that you can learn. It’s like riding a bicycle or typing. If you’re willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of every part of your life.”  ~ Brian Tracy   In almost every conversation I have with clients when I ask them the biggest challenge facing their…

What Happens When HQ is Disconnected From the Field?

What Happens When Corporate HQ is Disconnected From the Field?

“The disconnection between corporate and those in the field, is and has been one of the major causes of self-inflicted problems in the business world today!”  ~ Joe Contrera   Over the years I have had the opportunity to work for organizations who have multiple locations all over the world and a centrally located corporate…

How To (RE)discover Your Purpose as a Leader

How to (RE)discover Your Purpose as a Leader

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” ~ President John Quincy Adams Not very long ago, I had the opportunity to kick off a new group for our, Art of Leading, Coaching, & Influencing Others™ Program. It is an advanced learning experience that…

TIME TO QUIT

20 Leadership Behaviors That Tell You it is Time to Quit!

“Knowing when to leave may be the smartest thing anyone can learn.”  ~ Burt Bacharach   Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with or present in front of 1000’s of leaders. On occasion, I have been asked, What makes a great leader? What are the traits of a great leader? Can…