Sustainable growth is built upon the bedrock of uncompromising team alignment. As a strategic business coach, I've observed that organizations thriving in today's environment possess a distinct ability to establish and maintain a strong operational rhythm. One highly effective tool for achieving this is the implementation of daily huddles.
As a strategic business coach, I've seen firsthand how recurring hassles can cripple an organization. They drain productivity, frustrate employees, and drive customers away. Let’s dive into six powerful problem-solving guidelines from Verne Harnish's "Start to Scale" that can help you de-hassle your organization and turn feedback into positive change.
Imagine a jar. You have a limited amount of space, and you need to fill it with important things. Do you start with the small stuff – pebbles, sand, even water? Or do you begin with the largest items – the boulders? This simple analogy, famously illustrated by Stephen Covey, perfectly captures the essence of effective time management and goal setting. In this blog post, we'll explore the concept of 'Big Rocks' and how prioritizing them is crucial for scaling up your leadership and achieving your most ambitious business goals.
The corner office can be a lonely place. With decreasing tenures and increasing demands, today's CEOs face unprecedented challenges in leading their organizations. While McKinsey's groundbreaking research in "CEO Excellence" reveals six fundamental mindsets for success, what truly stands out are the counterintuitive lessons beneath the surface.
In the dynamic and demanding landscape of modern leadership, the power of connections is often overlooked. Yet, it's the threads of relationships that weave together the fabric of our success. Your network isn't just a collection of names; it's a reservoir of knowledge, support, and opportunity. By strategically building and nurturing your leadership network, you can unlock doors, amplify your impact, and drive your career forward.
Do you set far too many goals only to lose focus as you stretch yourself too thin across your list of priorities? I’m giving you permission to stop. Stop trying to do everything at once.
What if we narrowed our focus and set our intentions on ONE THING? This doesn’t mean the other goals on our list are unimportant or won’t get accomplished, but rather, they are not our #1 Priority right now.
Paul Darley had sales representatives on the ground in Wuhan, China, in the fall of 2019. As CEO and President of W. S. Darley & Co., a 113-year-old fourth-generation family business that manufactures fire trucks and pumps, as well as special operations equipment and PPE for firefighting, emergency and special operations personnel, Paul had early insight on the impending pandemic.
In this month’s episode of Leadership Legends, Jill talks to Kate Brewer, President at Greenfield Rehabilitation Agency, a leading provider of rehabilitation services in Wisconsin with 40 clinics and 500 team members. She’s also the first woman to be named Chapter Chair of YPO’s Wisconsin Chapter and is currently Chair-Elect.
Jill and Kate talk surviving the pandemic, the qualities of great leadership during a crisis, and the biggest learnings taken from the past year.
In this month’s episode, Jill taps into the wisdom of her longtime friend Steve Baird, president and CEO of Baird & Warner, the oldest residential real estate brokerage in the United States.
In this month’s episode, Jill taps into the wisdom of her longtime friend, Michelle Seitz, Chairman and CEO of Russell Investments. They discuss leading through a crisis like the world experienced in 2020, lessons that will be carried into the future, and what Michelle hopes to be known for as a leader.
