Leadership Development

A barely perceptible twitch of an eyelid, a neck muscle suddenly in need of massage, a subtle scratch of the head; in the parlance of competitive poker, these are known as “tells”.  Savvy players [...]

Most of us feel as though we are always extremely busy.  The amount of information we deal with and  activities we need to complete can lead to a sense of being overwhelmed by the sheer number of [...]

My clients span many different industries and represent many different levels within their organizations. In dealing with them, I always try to observe the traits and characteristics that seem to [...]

We were recently facilitating a strategic planning process with a professional organization. We were discussing the two basic orientations for strategy: preserving and renewing. A preserving [...]

As we move into the new year, many organizations are finalizing their budgets and some companies are creating new strategies. Meanwhile, some leaders are setting personal goals and creating [...]

We have all heard the warning to “Look out!” It may have been when we are about to be in harm’s way, when we’re not   paying attention, or perhaps when are not aware of a potential threat that [...]

Trying to develop an effective incentive plan for employees can feel like an insurmountable challenge.  Most workers today have complex tasks to complete involving integration with multiple [...]

It seems to be a given, that in order for leaders to be effective, they must show strength. Adversity, obstacles, and challenges are the rule rather than the exception in today’s [...]

Investment Creates Influence Many of our clients lament the fact that they are frequently asked to manage a project or complete tasks with no formal authority. They feel like they can’t get [...]

We’ve all heard “ask and you shall receive.” The power of asking is that it enables others to understand your wants, needs, and desires so they can act accordingly.  Because of this amazing power [...]