Manage Distractions Like a Pilot
As a business manager, your distractions are like the unexpected gusts of wind you would face while hang gliding. They can throw you off course if you’re not prepared for them. In the fast-paced business world, distractions can severely limit your ability to provide LIFT to your organization and your team. So, manage distractions like […]
Crowd-Sourced Leadership
Business managers, are you ready to catch some new thermals? Just like in hang gliding, where you rely on the elements and your instincts to soar, in the business world you have an untapped resource that can LIFT your employees’ development: Crowd-Sourced Leadership. Crowd-sourcing usually refers to pooling knowledge from a large group, often online. […]
Navigating beyond Training – the Long-Range Flight
In the world of leadership, navigating beyond training is essential for really elevating team performance. A hang glider pilot understands that the flight is more than the initial launch. Likewise, effective managers recognize that employee development goes beyond a one-off training session. Launching a hang glider is a rush, and one-time training can invigorate your […]
Leading Creativity in Your Business
Creativity does not come easily to everyone. But these days, it may be just the workplace inspiration you and your people need. Let’s talk about leading creativity in your business. Progress, solutions, innovation, winning, fun, and success – these all come from creativity, not predictability. You need it in your business, and you need to […]
Why Soft Skills Are So Hard
Soft skills refer to interpersonal and social abilities that are essential in a variety of contexts, particularly in the workplace. As a business manager, you want your employees to have skills that include communication, empathy, teamwork, creativity, adaptability, and more. Despite the term “soft,” they are considered hard to master. Let’s talk about why people […]
The Art of Employee Retention Conversations
Being a great leader means nurturing a strong and engaged team. One essential aspect is having retention chats with your employees. To build a cohesive and motivated workforce, you need to have the art of employee retention conversations. These conversations are different than an annual review. You won’t be evaluating his/her performance. In fact, you’ll […]
Unlock the Power of Playtime
In your fast-paced and demanding business world, play may take a backseat to more serious pursuits. However, dismissing play as mere frivolity underestimates its tremendous value, for business leaders as well as children. It plays a crucial role in shaping our cognitive, emotional, and social development. Play offers benefits that contribute to your overall well-being […]
Business Success from a Hang Glider Viewpoint
Hang gliding and business success share remarkable parallels. Both require you to have passion, determination, and the courage to embrace uncertainty. Like launching a hang glider, building a successful business means adapting to and navigating the winds of change. Let’s explore business success from a hang glider’s viewpoint. Consider these similarities: So, embrace change, prepare […]
The Problem with Setting Goals
Traditional wisdom tells us that the key to success is setting specific, measurable, and time-sensitive goals. You should know where you’re going and when you’ll get there. But there is a problem with setting goals. When you set out to accomplish something, you attempt to plan for all the contingencies that come your way. You […]