In leadership training we talk about building better teams, how to lead through change, building better relationships and more. But how often do you talk about how a leader needs to have values? Do you have a leadership development program related to integrity? If you don’t, it’s time to start thinking about developing leadership training […]
Leadership Development, Viewed From the Top
In the Money Section of USA Today on Monday May 19th, an interview with 3M CEO George Buckley ran (here is the online copy). According to a recent survey by The Hay Group and Chief Executive magazine, 3M ranked first in organizational leadership development. Given that standing, the thoughts of the CEO would be valuable. While […]
And the Winner Is
A couple weeks ago – in honor of my birthday – I asked you to send me your most creative suggestion on how to make it my best birthday ever. Thanks to all who sent birthday greetings and suggestions on how to make my day fabulous! Here’s just a portion of what I received: From Sandra: I think that […]
The Power of Incremental Improvement
Many years ago when asked what the most powerful force in the universe was, Albert Einstein said, “compound interest.” What I am writing about today, might be, with all due respect to Albert, just as powerful. The reason is that it in many ways they are the same thing: compound interest allows your money to […]
I Want to Win! – The Power and Pitfalls of Competition
This is an appropriate title for me because I have thought and said “I want to win!” many times in my life. Ask those who know me best and they will tell you that I am a competitive person in just about any facet of life. Ask those who’ve known me my whole life and […]