If you remember, fifteen years ago about this time, we were on the verge of worldwide catastrophe. Troops were not on the march, nor were missile silos being readied. No, the world was about to end, when the calendar changed to the year 2000. Because the date program in computers had been programed for only [Read More]
What Is The Truth
October 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
One thing that political ads remind me of is how frustrating it is to try to believe in and follow someone when honesty is in question. Ad after ad, from both of the major parties, seem to cite fact after fact about how the opponent is misleading voters with claims which are not true. It [Read More]
Don’t Overlook The Feedback
October 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Oh how easy it can be to miss a golden opportunity to get better. A few days back, I was a participant in a class at a YMCA, where the instructor was in the last stage of becoming certified to officially teach the class going forward. The person doing the certifying announced this to everyone, [Read More]
Success = Believe in Who You Are!
September 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It is very easy for businesses today to lose their way, as change of all kinds is occurring endlessly and no enterprise is immune from its impact. Guest contributor Tom Heuer, a professor in the School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Miami of Ohio University, has graciously provided some winning approaches, designed to help organizations [Read More]
Reflections of The Leadership Challenge Forum 2014
June 26, 2014 by 3 Comments
After attending this year’s annual conference, I wanted to share some highlights and personal reflections about it. Research about and application of The Five Practices remains vibrant and growing. Here we go. 1. The focus on this year’s conference was related to the practice of Challenge The Process. Recognizing, confronting and overcoming adversity were clearly [Read More]
Vision Makes A Difference
June 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Time after time, we have documented the benefit to organizations who have embraced The Leadership Challenge Methodology. We thought you might also appreciate the real impact it can have on individuals as well. Guest contributor Brent Carter is kind enough to share an amazing testimony that the program had on one of his colleagues. Vision [Read More]
The Potential/Performance Gap
May 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Have you ever looked at someone in your organization and thought to yourself – “ if only she would ever live up to her potential.” You know from her moments of brilliance that she has so much to offer, but more often than not, her performance is fine, just not fabulous or even exceptional. Work [Read More]
The Irony of Accountability
March 1, 2014 by 2 Comments
Not long ago, I was working with a senior team, in a session being held at a country club. Most golf clubs try very hard to provide a top-notch client experience, and this one was no different. Our past experiences there have always been terrific. Breakfast was scheduled for 8:00, and everyone was going to fill [Read More]
The Other Side Of Change
January 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Change can be a pesky creature. One of my favorite sayings, attributed to Yogi Berra, is “the future ain’t what it used to be.” That pretty well sums up the truth about change. In fact, of all the words written about the topic, the one most accurate is likely “inevitable.” Not too long ago, I [Read More]
A Lesson from the Past
December 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Many of you may recall hearing about the famous one-word mantra, popular at IBM years ago. Having read several renditions of this story, it seems this single word statement was started by former CEO Thomas Watson, and served as a beacon of guidance and leadership for all. Apparently when things did not go as planned, [Read More]
