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5 Communication Lessons from the RNC

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Leslie Ungar |
Strategy - Small Business - Entrepreneurship - Leadership - Marketing |
Wed, 07/27/2016 - 16:51

The Republican National Convention came to Cleveland and literally left with a bang . . . of fireworks shot over Lake Erie. The city learned lessons in security-police on bicycles are the most fluid to how to move masses of people-have every non-essential downtown employee work from home. We can learn from these communication lessons and apply them in our daily lives.

1. It’s not Red or Blue Just Boring

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Energized Workforce? 3 Mistakes Leaders Make

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Craig Ross |
Leadership |
Fri, 07/22/2016 - 20:01

It’s painful: While every leader knows their organization will only win when the workforce is energized, few know how to accomplish this. With over 20 years of supporting leaders in major multinational companies, we’ve observed 3 common mistakes – and identified the steps essential to transforming the behaviors within an organization.

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Leadership: What Separates Those Who Walk on Water from Those Who Don’t.

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Guest Blogger |
Leadership |
Sat, 07/16/2016 - 01:29

V. Vanessa Williams & Ronald J. Recardo

"A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others.” ~ American General Douglas MacArthur

During our collective 60-year careers that have spanned from being corporate executives to external consultants, we have worked with countless people in leadership positions who have struggled to achieve traction in their organizations. Our experience suggests that there are five distinct leadership “derailers”:

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How to Improve Your Thinking

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Dianna Booher |
Strategy - Small Business - Self Governance - Entrepreneurship - Leadership - Management |
Mon, 07/11/2016 - 08:50

Gain a reputation for always being the one with new ideas and solutions to problems and you’ll quickly set yourself apart from the pact. That distinction requires brainpower. But trying to think on your feet under pressure before an audience or offering answers off the cuff in a meeting doesn’t always represent your best thinking.

So what exactly does improve your chances for analytical thinking?

1. Argue your case or prove your point in writing

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3 Things Your Team Will Never Tell You

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Craig Ross |
Leadership - Management - Business Ops. |
Thu, 07/07/2016 - 23:17

We’ve all seen it happen: A leader ascends to a top position, only to see their effectiveness erode because they believe they are superior to those they lead. When we error in defining reality we distance ourselves from realizing potential.

I recognize these errors because I have been guilty in committing them. Not everyone suffers these mistakes, though they occur with enough frequency in the ranks of leadership that it’s important to be aware of these causes of demise.