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“Oh, by the way … just one more thing …”Often, this last minute utterance at the end of a meeting, doctor’s visit or other parting-of-ways signals the beginning of authentic communication, not the end. Examples: Boss, nearing the end of a routine meeting: “Oh, by the way … just one more thing … we are closing
When leading a) ourselves or b) others, many choices lay ahead. For instance, when leading your team into battle against the dragon on the hilltop … each team member is fueled by two complementary choices:Their BehaviorTheir AttitudeAs leaders, it’s essential to understand the differences and adapt our strategies accordingly.Most behaviors can be controlled – team members
As trainers, we all enjoy the thought of our students gazing into their bright future while pondering the transformative lesson we just delivered them. Can I get an ‘amen’?Like hitting a golf tee shot onto the green, it’s a feeling that makes us want to keep doing it.To get to that state of nirvana, however,
So. Many. Experts. Online and in-person it’s hard to miss bumping into someone labelled an expert at something. What is an expert, actually? If you’re familiar with the court system you know that judges and juries rely heavily on expert testimony. Having been designated as an expert witness in state and federal court, I shudder at the eagerness
The world we share continues to shift before our eyes.Some shifts are widely seen as positive …Some shifts are widely seen as negative …And some shifts require peeling back a few layers to see what’s going on … Long-time readers know that my intent is to improve the state of leadership by challenging conventional wisdom,
In mid-February 2021 a winter storm blanketed – in every way possible – the State of Texas. What made this storm unique among winter storms was the size and the scope of the winter storm’s impact. Cities across the state from the Gulf of Mexico, like Galveston Island, to North Texas saw snow and sub-freezing temperatures. Coal, gas,
Over 30+ years I’ve been fortunate to have gained a broad base of experience in several different industries in both in the private and public sectors. For better or worse, I also noted that each industry presented its own strategy for developing emerging leaders. Within the tremendous diversity of these experiences and the highs and lows
Keeping people engaged in-person certainly has its challenges. And as more and more meetings are conducted online, the need to improve engagement during virtual meetings has never been greater.In an in-person environment, we can greet attendees at the door, shake their hand, engage in small talk, and put read-ahead material in their seat. During the