5 Keys to Adaptability
As a leader, you’re flying your business by the seat of your pants through turbulence every day. You need to know how to increase adaptability. Although “winging it” may have a bad rap, it is crucial to know how to do it for peak performance. Here are 5 keys to adaptability. To start, develop your […]
Dialogue is Better than Discussion
Business leaders can always learn more about communication. Like when we converse with another person – at work, at home, or socially – we may call the conversation a dialogue or a discussion. However, these two words mean totally different things, and pointing out those differences might help you communicate better with the people close […]
The Power of Teamwork
My business clients ask for new ways to demonstrate the power of teamwork. Here’s one you can use as a leader. Look at this picture briefly, and then turn away. Write down every item you can remember. How many out of the 20 did you get by yourself? You’re probably disappointed in the answer. I […]
Leaders Need to Know Dining Etiquette
I was at the final banquet of the National Speakers’ Association Conference. The room was set with a formal flair appropriate for some of the big-name speakers in attendance, with round tables set for eight people. I was about to remind myself how leaders need to know dining etiquette. Once I was seated, I noticed […]
Your Leadership Style Behind the Scenes
Leadership is difficult! There are a lot of moving parts that go into your leadership style. It helps to stand back and watch yourself from various perspectives. Let’s peel back the curtain and look at your leadership style behind the scenes. I sat and watched the credits at the end of a movie the other […]
Six Ways to Tune Up Business Performance
Great business leaders refresh their basic leadership skills often to tune up business performance. It’s part of life-long learning. It’s part of improving…and part of being effective. You won’t have time to stop and think about them when you’re flying by the seat of your pants through another hectic day. As a fledgling singer, I […]
How to Increase Your Energy
Want to know how to increase your energy? Where do you get energy, anyway? Is it merely a diet, exercise, and sleep? I don’t think so. You get energized by engaging in activities that bring you joy. Of course, that includes eating, playing, and sleeping. But there is much more to it. Find work you […]
Need to Lead on the Fly? Get Prepared!
Leadership is not for wussies! It’s not simple – nor is it stable. Sometimes you need to lead on the fly. So get ready for it. If you’re prepared for leadership on the fly, you can take advantage of the opportunities – and even the challenges – in the changing business climate. It’s not like […]
Time Management is a Waste of Time
Forget time management! You can’t manage time. Time management is a waste of time. Leaders and teams alike are pressed for time – this scarce resource. I get many requests to teach time management. But the first lesson is that you can’t manage it! Time ticks along at its own pace, really. Although we each […]