You’ve heard it said many times: Building a healthy relationship takes work. You don’t get the relationships you want; you get the relationships you build. You also know that communication is the heart of a healthy relationship. However, even though we know this to be true, we sometimes fail to communicate the way we should,…
In the Academy Award winning movie Braveheart, there is a fascinating scene that speaks profoundly to what it means to be a leader. The segment opens to a chaotic scene of an assembly of Scottish nobles arguing about power and control among the clans. On the outskirts of the group is William Wallace, who clearly…
In the midst of the pace and pressure of leading people and managing a business, it is helpful to step back periodically and reflect on the fundamentals. Here are six essentials of leadership to help keep you focused. Envision (be clear)Clarity of vision drives quality of execution. Communicate the team’s vision and goals (where are…
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.
Trust is earned through your behavior, not granted by your position. Your influence and impact as a leader is not determined by the level of authority associated with your role, but by the trust you have built with the people in your organization.
One of the Characteristics of a Leader when Achieving Results is the competency of Support. Great companies have leadership that energizes the organization delivering . In order to succeed, companies need great people.
You know that relationships & connections play an important role in your life. What you might not realize is how we connect with others has unimagined importance & consequences. And we’re failing. But it’s not too late. Here are simple steps to building stronger relationships, faster than ever before, and becoming a better person along…
If people are the ultimate source of competitive advantage (and they are), then leadership is an essential skill that organizations must master. The performance of a company and its people is directly connected to leadership skills. Here are eight principles that every leader, at every level, should know. 1. Great leadership begins with the person,…