Posts Categorized: Leadership

The Power of Structure

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Do you feel under pressure/stress constantly? Do you lack time for important projects…everyday tasks…yourself? Need a uniform effective way of doing things? If so, you most likely have a structure challenge. Consider Trying Three Steps: Step 1 – Take Ownership Understanding and accepting this is your issue and not falling into the trap of playing… Read more »

No Mission…No Purpose…No Life

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“Culture is the foundation of life and Work” –John Ruh We all want meaning out of life. Victor Frankl, a psychiatrist that survived Auschwitz and the author of the brilliant book, Man’s Search for Meaning, said that the essence of life is putting meaning to everything, even our sufferings. Moving toward that is challenging, but… Read more »

Prosperity vs. Poverty Mindset

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3 Questions What is Prosperity vs. Poverty Mindset? Why is this important to you, your team or company? What are practical steps one can take to create a Prosperity Mindset? Poverty Thinking People: Spend lots of time figuring out ways to save money and generally say they have no time/support. See only what something costs…. Read more »

Victim vs. VCCR

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What is the Victim Mindset? It is a predisposed, habitual way of thinking that can cause unnecessary and avoidable stress. Please read this blog: johnruh.com/victimization-creates-unnecessary-stress/ What is VCCR? An acronym for Vision, Context, Commitment and Responsibility. These are the four ingredients all successful people possess that allow them to create higher levels of achievement. Read… Read more »

Non-Negotiables

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Do you have Company “Non-Negotiables”? What are they? Have you taken the time to define them in writing and shared it with EVERYONE connected to your business? CULTURE is the foundation of life and business.  –John Ruh One of the four key components of culture is defining your values right. Values can be considered your… Read more »

Are You a Player or a Spectator?

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Are You Playing or Just Watching Things Happen? Players are ACTIVE and on the field! Spectators WATCH from the stands. WHERE are You? Goethe said: “Nothing happens until one is committed”. While we all tend to think our opinions are important, what really matters is what we are committed to doing. What are the Traits… Read more »

The 5 Understandings of the Power of Culture

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“Culture, and only culture, provides a foundation on which to build a unique, empowering game plan for yourself, your team and/or company” John M. Ruh When working with our clients to design their culture right, we need to know and understand: History First and foremost, we need to identify why and where you started, your… Read more »

What Kind of a Leader Are You? Find Out in 15 minutes!

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Self-Aware Leaders are More Effective Leaders Ever wonder what your behavior says about your leadership style? We have all heard people be critical of themselves because they personally lack certain traits they admire in others. But it is unhealthy to try to be someone other than you who really are. It is important to remember… Read more »

Are You Chasing Your Tail?

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Every one of us perceives ourselves and our place in life through a set of “prescription glasses” that may or may not give a clear sense of reality. Those glasses are our Ego… Your Ego Is: One’s self-perception/image, or in philosophical terms, one’s “self.” It’s often how you answer the question “I am _____”. How… Read more »

The 1% Rule

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Are you dedicating 1.68 hours a week or more to Continuous Improvement? If not, why not? What is the 1% Rule? It states that, at a minimum, you should dedicate 1.68 hours, (that’s 101 minutes), per week or 7+ hours per month or 87 hours per year working on Continuous Improvement. Why Bother? It is… Read more »