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Face-to-communication is still the king
In this virtual world of high tech and social media, it is easy to be seduced into the mindset that an “in-person” conversation is getting a little old fashioned. It isn’t! Whether selling, leading, or parenting, there is no substitute for a quality face-to-face conversation. I am vividly reminded of this almost every day.Read More…
Strong leaders are straight talkers
When I reflect on the most effective and respected leaders I have worked with in my career, there is one quality that is a common denominator among all of them: They are straight talkers. They say what they mean and they mean what they say, and they do so in a way that builds trust and goodwill. Like the quote in the old Jack Nicholson movie, they can “handle the truth”.Read More…
Leaders know how to make a good launch
“You’ve got to get there the firstest with the mostest”
The quote above comes from one of my favorite high school teachers. He also coached a football team that did not lose a game for 7 years. He knew how to stay ahead of the game.
Top performing teams know how to stay ahead of the game. They know that you want to launch any noble effort with the strongest possible momentum.Read More…
The one thing that high-performing teams never do…
In my coaching, I help companies build winning teams. These folks want to be the best and stay the best.
I want to share with you what I believe to be the most corrosive and toxic thing a team member can do. Doing this destroys trust, and immediately creates a defensive wall among team members. What is it? It’s intent. Let me explain:Read More…
The four ways we are judged
In business, our reputation is one of the most valuable assets we have. If our goal is to have a fine reputation, we can look at the four key areas we are judged, and see how we stack up. Here are the four areas:Read More…