Archive for May, 2010

Leadership Strategies and Signs of Distress

28 May, 2010Accountability, Avoider, Business, Collaboration, Communication, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Family Conflict, Integrity, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, Leadership Strategies, PatternAware, Patterns, Total Leaders, Transformation, Workplace Relationships

One of our Total Leadership Connections groups did an inventive skit about what they had learned in the four session program. They took turns, one hand on “Don’t Bring It to Work”, other over their heart, swearing not to bring their most disconcerting behavior patterns to work. Share This

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Leadership Strategies: Nature and Team Building

27 May, 2010Collaboration, Communication, Decision Making, Leadership, Nature, Relationships, Team Building, The Country Place, Workplace Relationships

Off sites have gone through much iteration over the past decade; we have gone from the exhilaration of river rafting and indoor climbing walls, offering employees fun and entertainment, to let’s just get “the business” done. Share This

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Leadership and Collective Intelligence: How Idea Sex Causes Prosperity

25 May, 2010Character, Collaboration, Communication, Community Relationships, Leadership, Reflections, Relationships

Want to keep reading? I certainly want to continue to write. Share This

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When You Will It Do You Really Find the Way?

24 May, 2010Accountability, Advice, Character, Decision Making, Fear, Health, motivation, Power, Psychology, Reflections, Stress, Will Power

Will power; it’s a mysterious force that some seem to have and others don’t. Some are able to say no the luscious decadent dessert, others can stay away from the golf course on a beautiful day, and others can practice a dance routine till they are about to drop. Share...

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The Difference That Makes A Difference

21 May, 2010Uncategorized

I am delighted to have David Kerr as a guest blogger.  I know you will enjoy his perspective about  leadership. Share This

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Leadership Strategies for the Next Five Years

19 May, 2010Business, Collaboration, Communication, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Executive Teams, Integrity, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, Leadership Strategies, Patterns, Total Leaders, Transformation, Workplace Relationships

A new study by IBM about leadership priorities offers important information. Coming out of a recession, or it may well have felt like a depression, depending on the specific challenges of your company there is usually a knee-jerk fear reaction. Share This

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3 Ways to Make Good Change

18 May, 2010Business, Collaboration, Communication, Community Relationships, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Executive Teams, Family Conflict, Fear, Integrity, Leaders, Leadership, Patterns, Transformation, Workplace Relationships

When I ask participants in my seminars how many of them are comfortable with conflict my hand is usually the only one in the air. When I ask how many are comfortable with change about 25 per cent of the hands go up in the room. Share This

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Is Workplace Fear Toxic?

17 May, 2010Boss, Business, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Family Business, Fear, Health, History, Integrity, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, Patterns, Total Leaders

I have been researching books and articles that talk about how to maneuver in a toxic workplace. I say, LET’S STOP USING THE WORD TOXIC!!! Share This

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Leadership and Discovery

14 May, 2010Business, Collaboration, Communication, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Executive Teams, Family Business, Integrity, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, Leadership Strategies, Patterns, Team Building, Transformation, Workplace Relationships

One of the most exciting aspects of being an executive, an entrepreneur, and employee is what you can learn about yourself, on the way to completing a strategic plan, a new product launch, or finishing the filing. Share This

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Entrepreneurial Talent and Leadership Smarts

13 May, 2010Collaboration, Communication, Leaders, Leadership, Workplace Relationships

I am always on the lookout for the next generation of elegant leaders. The definition of elegant in scientific terms is when something is efficient and effective in execution. Share This

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