Are you ordinary or extraordinary?
It is not the big moments that define if you are ordinary or extraordinary. The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is in the little extra you give. Continue reading »
May 2012
Do you know how to say NO?
We spent this weekend with my husband’s grandson and his parents. Whenever I spend time with small children I’m reminded anew of how important it is to know how to say no. Gavin is almost 4 years old. It is fascinating to see how he can read his parents (and us, for that matter) to know when their no is firm, and when, by whining and pleading he might be able to get his way.
Many leadership situations are similar to parenting ones. . . Continue reading »
¿Estás enviando mensajes mixtos?
Communication is challenging enough without having to deal with mixed messages. The problem with mixed messages is that you are left not knowing which of the messages to believe and/or respond to. Continue reading »
Are you sending mixed messages?
Communication is challenging enough without having to deal with mixed messages. The problem with mixed messages is that you are left not knowing which of the messages to believe and/or respond to. Continue reading »
El poder de la colaboración efectiva
Colaboración es una de las palabras principales que necesitas entender para prosperar este año y en los años por delante.
Como Michael McKinney escribió recientemente en su blog, “El desafío que enfrentan los líderes es cómo transformar la acción individual en poder colectivo.”
La mayoría de la gente no quieren ser espectadores en el trabajo. Pídeles que se involucren. Pide que contribuyan. Invítalos a participar. Continúa leyendo »
Líderes exitosos hacen que otros brillen
Un equipo que trabaja junto puede lograr mucho más que lo que tu puedes hacer solo. Como líder, tu éxito depende de cuán bien puedes inspirar a tu equipo para que trabajen contigo; cómo puedes alinear sus mentes y corazones contigo; cómo pueden. . . Continúa leyendo »
Great leaders help others shine
A team that can work together can accomplish more than what you can do alone. When you are a leader, your success depends on how well you can inspire your team to work with you; how you can align their minds and hearts with yours; how you can. . .
Continue reading »Cuando el silencio no es oro
When people need to work together to make things happen, and there are misunderstandings and conflicts, the solution is not to keep silent. That will only make the problem worst. Even though we have heard many times that “silence is golden,” there are many situations in which it isn't. Continue reading »
Why joy is vital to a learning organization
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Why should organizations care about learning? Because, the level of performance and improvement needed in today's ever-changing environment requires learning... lots of learning.
Organizations with the best chance to succeed and thrive in today’s business climate are learning organizations. Continue reading »
Backward or forward?
Where do you and your organization spend most of your time: looking backward or forward? It seems many individuals and organizations spend inordinate amounts of time and energy looking backward. Seems as if they consider assigning blame and indulging in recriminations the best use of their time. I disagree. Continue reading »