Effective communication is a priority for every organization and team. It is also a great challenge. Communicating with intention, purpose, and skill requires a great deal of diligence. The ancients describe the tongue as, “a restless evil, full of deadly poison.” Our tongues can be unpredictable and impulsive. If we do not discipline the way…
The ability to communicate is an essential skill. All relationships — personal and professional — depend on effective communication. This is true for marriage, parenting, friendship, leadership, teamwork, and coaching. We spend a great deal of time sending and receiving messages, and we need to get good at it. Communication is one of the most…
Did you know that the human brain represents approximately 2% of the body’s weight, but receives 15% of its cardiac output and 20% of its oxygen? Because our personal and professional effectiveness is determined by how effectively we use our brain to think, make decisions, manage our emotions, and take action, it is important to…
It’s no surprise that leading teams to produce exceptional results and endure through challenges consistently over time requires mental toughness. Here are some basic principles about mental toughness and the role that leaders play in building mentally tough people and teams. Read the brief descriptions below, then ask yourself: “Am I a mentally tough leader? Is…
In June of last year I was a guest on the “Good Stuff” program, hosted by Kevin Bille. At the end of the episode the discussion turned to a final question: “What is the biggest hardship you have had to overcome?” The program wasn’t scripted, so Kevin didn’t have any idea what I was going…
The coronavirus. How should we respond? The coronavirus has presented us with a historic challenge. As our nation and the world struggle to respond, I want to share some insights. I am not an ER doctor, nor am I a virologist or specialist in epidemiology. However, like everyone else, I must decide what to do…
In the COVID 19 landscape, many people are either working remotely or not at all. There are three steps to Build Trust Working Remotely: Character Trust – acting with integrity by following through with what you say you will do. Competence Trust – your ability to do your job and help others navigate their jobs. Connection…
Effective leaders make a difference by choosing encouraging words to build up members of their organization whether they report to them or not. Sharing encouraging words is a leadership tool that has never gone out of style. It’s especially important during challenging times. Right now many people struggle with uncertainty and the pesky anxiety that…
Character is one of the core Characteristics of a Leader when Building Trust. Join Focus 3 and Discuss the Principles of Leadership and competency in Character.
I’m in New York this week, staying right next to the World Trade Center. Walking the streets surrounding the 9/11 Memorial site arouses conflicting emotions — equal parts pride & anger. Any American, any human being, who has been to this place knows the feeling, and it isn’t easy to put into words. But it…