Imagine a parallel universe. In one of its galaxies lives an accomplished and caring leader. His name is Sir Daniel Manchester. Everyone calls him Dan Man for short. Dan Man works hard to make a difference on his planet, Mirth. As a result of his accomplishments, he recently earned a most influential position, Mirth’s Supreme […]
KPCB’s 2015 Internet Trends Report reveals that most millennials rank training and development opportunities as the most valuable employer benefit. This trend is encouraging because investing in people benefits the entire enterprise. Giving everybody a chance to be their best is a force multiplier It transforms the organizational culture into one where individuals shine […]
What is will? Will is intention. If I want clear intention, where do I start? I get focused on my goal with such unbending purpose that I refuse to fail, no matter what. For example, imagine receiving a phone call at work to learn that a close family member is gravely ill and […]
People who advance to the leading edge of performance have motivational mastery. They engage, elevate, and energize others. They are driven to think, decide, and act in ways that lift and inspire people. And, they create an environment where people are motivated—to do their best work and perform with excellence. Effective leaders motivate their colleagues […]
Today Fortune magazine published their annual 2015 Best Small & Medium Workplaces list, with their partner Great Place to Work®. According to Fortune, the rigorous selection process included an employee survey and an in-depth questionnaire about benefits programs and company practices. Great Place to Work® evaluates each application based on five dimensions of a great […]
A few days ago I enjoyed the opportunity to have breakfast with Tom Farrell, the President and CEO of Dominion Power, and introduced him as the keynote speaker at a Northern Virginia Technology Council Titans event. Farrell’s world is fascinating – he manages a complex business with many moving parts where the stakes of […]
To develop bright stars, effective leaders work daily to improve and perfect three things within their enterprises: Culture – The culture sets the tone. Provide psychological conditions of meaningfulness, safety, availability, respect, and integrity that influence engagement. Communication – Communicate from the top down to build employee confidence and buy-in. Involve employees whenever possible. […]
If you’re in need of leadership inspiration, but don’t have time to open the Jim Collins book you’ve been waiting to read or take that leadership development course you’ve had your eye on , TED lectures offer a crash course on how to lead and energize others. These talks are given by brilliant and respected […]
Effective leaders plant and cultivate seeds of energy. In an energized enterprise led by an effective leader, we see possibility thinkers who say, “Sure, we can do that!” or “How can we do that?” Their attitudes are, “We’ve got each other’s backs.” People offer help when they know you need it or even if they […]
In today’s economy, maintaining the status quo doesn’t work. This is true especially in organizations where the situation is extreme due to budget cuts, downsizing, or loss of market share. And, taking action to move beyond the existing state of affairs can be tough, even for leaders. CHANGE IS UNCOMFORTABLE. Pushing to be one’s […]