Lead Change Blog
MARCH 9, 2012
Posted in Leadership Development We base our first impressions on external appearance. Grooming. Teeth. Attire. Accessories. Accent. We notice scuffs on shoes, extra pounds, and age. Then, we unconsciously jump to conclusions about the person’s potential and abilities. We decide in a split second whether individuals are competent, even before they’ve opened their mouths to speak.
Lead Change Blog
MARCH 16, 2012
Posted in Change Management Resources Reviews A recent book by a new friend got me thinking about transparency and leadership. The book is Business at the Speed of NOW by John M. Bernard. John’s an Instigator here at Lead Change. We met through social media and we’ve spoken a few times about how the Internet and a number of other issues [.].
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Lead Change Blog
MARCH 5, 2012
Posted in Leadership Development Jon Bon Jovi, Desi Arnaz, Mikahil Gorbachev & Karen Carpenter… what do they all have in common? They share a birthday with Dr. Seuss! March 2nd, 1904 Theodor Seuss Geisel was born. He published 46 children’s books, and I daresay that most of you have read or had one or more of them read to [.].
Lead Change Blog
MARCH 2, 2012
Posted in Leadership Development Why do you have so much resistance to setting “soft skill” goals? If I were to ask you “Do you have your goals to be a better leader (or communicator) clearly defined, written down and measurable?” I will probably hear your eyes roll into the back of your head. Because many of you have set [.].
Lead Change Blog
MARCH 20, 2012
Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership I recently sat down and created a list of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned so far, in life and in leadership. Seven of those lessons stand out as lessons that are critically important to share: Your calling can become your idol if you let it. Without a vision people and organizations really do perish. [.].
Lead Change Blog
MARCH 7, 2012
Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership Value Creation Have you ever watched an artist or athlete who made what they do look easy? Their performance comes so naturally that, as you watch you think, “I could do that.” Whitney Houston opens her lips, amazing music comes out. Michael Jordan goes in for a layup, jumps from the 3-point line and soars through the [.].
Lead Change Blog
MARCH 12, 2012
Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership A small group of us had labored for months on a project to improve morale, performance and slowdown turnover in a particular facility. This assignment had been layered on top of already full task lists, yet it was a labor of love for most of the project team. Who can resist the lure of freedom [.].
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