Posts Categorized: Leadership

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 »

Now What III?

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Third in a series of suggested responses to the Coronavirus situation. As leaders, it is essential we live in the question, “now what?” and, most importantly, make wise choices based on our individual circumstances. June Entrepreneurial Ideas Thomas Jefferson piece on Power of Vision, Declaration, and Right Context Weekly blogs on The Power of Vision… Read more »

Thomas Jefferson – The Power of a Declaration and Right Context

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“Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” ….. “All men are created equal” ……. I love colonial history, and especially enjoy relating it to life and business today. Here are some of my thoughts, and a write up discussing Jefferson, plus a link to a blog on the “Power of a Declaration”. Speaking Leader to… Read more »

Stress Management

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Speaking Leader to Leader: Confronted with the C virus environment, as leaders we must keep our stress levels in optimum range so we can support others right. If we don’t address our own stress problems, we will be unable to assist others in similar circumstances. The DISC tool mentioned below, and insights from three renowned… Read more »

Coronavirus Now What 1, 11

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Speaking Leader to Leader Second in a series of “Now What” given the COVID virus environment we are all facing. How we need to transform our selling process. Selling to Opportunities Most selling is to needs. You get hungry, see, and then stop at a McDonald’s and eat. You promote a product, program or service,… Read more »

Right Support Means the Right P.S.T.

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What Does P.S.T. Stand For? P.S.T. stands for the right People, right Structure, and right Tools in your life so you create the support you truly need (versus what your ego wants) for yourself, your team or your company. Why this is critical to all leaders? Without the right support, the success and satisfaction you… Read more »

Victimization Creates Unnecessary Stress

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All of us at some time or another fall prey to becoming victims of our own choices. We experience stress and if we unknowingly choose denial, blaming, or shaming, it can cause unnecessary suffering. While we all experience unpleasant circumstances in life, it’s helpful to remember what Victor Frankl, an Auschwitz survivor, said: “When faced… Read more »