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7 Leadership Questions That Will Move Your Needle in 2016

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These (or comparable) questions can make the difference between a successful 2016 and a disappointing one. BHAG stands for Big Hairy Audacious Goal , a concept introduced by Jim Collins in his book, “Built to Last.” A bigger, bolder, more powerful outcome than goals with a target timeframe of 10 – 30 years from now.

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Brain Science Secrets to Increasing Leadership Willpower

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I have always thrived on achieving big goals. My downfall was using a “white knuckle” approach to achieving those goals. While my details may be different than yours, how many times as a leader have you: Used brute force and over-efforting to achieve goals? When I was in my 20’s and 30’s, I was the queen of willpower.

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12 Strategic Thinking Questions That Yield Big Results. The Bonus Question Is The Punch Line.

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For 3-4 days, I spend time by the ocean simply reflecting, letting go of any goals, plans or expectations. Vision, Goals and Strategies. As you envision where you want your company to be in 10 years, what BHAGs (big hairy audacious goals) do you see your company achieving? I simply allow myself to just be. Bonus Question. “

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The Accountable Leader: Developing the Right Mindset and Practices That Ignite Peak Performance (Part 3)

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Set goals that truly motivate and excite your employees. The first step to a strong accountability culture is to set goals across the entire organization. However, nice sounding goals on paper does not guarantee achieving them. Employees must be motivated to “want” to achieve their goals.

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The Secret to Rapid Leadership Breakthroughs

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He thrived on achieving big goals and was the high performing potential that every CEO dies for. In his mind, sacrificing his desires for team goals meant not achieving personal success. When addressing limited beliefs, the goal is to move you from your present state (problem) to your desired state (goal).

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7 Leadership Pitfalls That Sabotage Company Growth

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Success Blind Spots . Companies that hit a wall have experienced past successful growth. They are meeting or exceeding revenue goals. However, success often creates cognitive or psychological leadership blind spots. Past success can exaggerate your ability to control events. Core Values Without Success Measures.

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Are You Aware Of The 3 Approaches to Strategic Planning?

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The following are the 3 most common approaches for Strategic Planning, ranked in order from least to most strategic: Goals focused. Goals Focused Approach to Strategic Planning. This approach calls for a heavy emphasis on establishing clear business goals. Action plans are then developed to achieve these goals.