It is not often that one gets to talk openly, honestly and with shared vulnerability to the leader behind the curtain. From that secret place much is revealed and there is much I have learned.. I invite you to join me in doing so, together.
Why is the latest greatest product improvement so often anything but improved? Could it be that reaching for more revenue and higher profits outweighs customer delight? Why hasn’t it occurred to someone, somewhere, that these factors are related?
Leading sometimes requires that you step back to lead forward. Learn when, why, and how while discovering a law of organizational physics.
Fear not the blank canvas for the leader is an artist who paints the future, inspiring others to make it real.
This is a personal story that sealed an important lesson into my being. When we refuse to touch the reality of a thing, it will express itself at another time and in another place. It will keep expressing itself until it finds a way to wake us.
In a recent presentation to managers on employee motivation, participants highlighted what matters most when it comes to their own motivation. The number one factor is a meaningful challenge. Challenge means they have the skills needed but must stretch these same skills, and possibly some new ones to succeed They also indicated the recognition by managers and leaders are the most important rewards.
There is one and only one reason to lead, and if you can lead, you must.
Your arrival at the C-suite will not happen by accident, coincidence or luck.
Paving your road to the C-suite
Nor will it result from being smart, accomplished and talented…alone. You have to pave your path, then move along down the road, purposefully and with a plan.
Over the years I’ve had many conversations with clients and non-clients who are, or will soon be, C-suite leaders. If you’d like to know how they get there, read on.
When was the last time you changed it?
You might wonder why I’m asking these questions about self image.
Let me explain.
Have you ever passed a mirror, not realizing that’s what it was, glanced quickly, and wondered,”Who is that______________ human being?”
Were I the artist of creation,
the chooser of days,
it would be this day,
We help you master the “most difficult” things.