8 Secrets to Creating a Collaborative Culture
I’ve never met someone who would admit to preferring drama over collaboration. And yet, most cultures have too much drama, too little collaboration. What’s up with that? This weekend we stayed in a beach house in Nags Head with my sister, and 28 of her...
How to Improve Your Balanced Scorecard: An LGL Video
As Builder week continues on Let’s Grow Leaders, I’m mixing it up a bit and sharing some insights on Improving Your Balanced Scorecard. This video is part of my online multi-media series. Click here to learn more and download some free resources as well....
3 Ways To Challenge Your Team Toward Higher Performance
“But we’re already doing so much better than last year, when is enough, enough?” “Don’t you see how overwhelmed we are already?” “That’s not a stretch goal, that’s a delusion.” If you’re like most...
Leadership Role Models Who Get Results That Last (Video)
Who are your favorite leadership role models? And who will think of you as THEIR role model? And why? In this article, I share an approach to becoming your own leadership role model–both for yourself and others. And, tap into the wisdom of leadership thinkers...
7 Strategic Questions Your Team Should Be Able to Answer
How to Help Your Team Think More Strategically With 7 Strategic Questions I’ve never met a leader who said, “My team is just too strategic. I wish they’d focus more on the TPS reports and less on big-picture thinking.” Nope. More often, it’s the opposite: “How do I...
A Powerful and Cost Effective Way to Become a Stronger Manager
There’s no question. The best way to get better at leading is by leading. Learn some skills, get out of your comfort zone, try them out, get feedback, take it seriously, adjust, repeat. It’s the premise behind high-end executive development programs that...
6 Simple Techniques to Help Your Employees See the Big Picture
Help Your Team See the Bigger Picture to Contribute Better Ideas and Feel More Connected Most of the time when executives tell me their team is “not strategic,” the real challenge is they just don’t have enough information to see the bigger picture....
Defining Your Unique Value Proposition: A LGL Virtual Meet and Greet
What is your unique value proposition? What unique set of experience, skills, and style do you bring to the your work? If you’ve never tried this before I challenge you to give it a shot and share it with our community. That’s not bragging,...
