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The Yin Yang of Vision and Values

The Practical Leader

In “ The Art of Virtue: His Formula for Successful Living ,” George Rogers compiled the writings of Benjamin Franklin. Both provide the basis for the skills we choose to develop, time we decide to invest, and habits we select to develop. Our values often clash. This usually creates opposing forces to be balanced.

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The Big Picture of Business – Each Role Matters. The Value of Support Staff

Strategy Driven

John Wayne and Roy Rogers had Gabby Hayes. There were friendly, familiar places such as Cheers bar, Arnold’s Drive-In on “Happy Days,” the Krusty Krab on “SpongeBob Square Pants,” Dale’s Diner on “The Roy Rogers Show” and other homey places. Therefore, our loyalty to the company rises, and we are more productive.

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How to Use Dialogue to Improve Your Relationships

Your Voice of Encouragement

“I have found it of enormous value when I can permit myself to understand the other person.&# - Carl Rogers, American psychologist "When learning about life and people, make no more assumptions than are absolutely necessary.

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Leading Through Volatility

Strategy Driven

As organizations expand and grow, the skills that led to success often won’t sustain further development in a more complex, high-stakes environment. It helps leaders figure out whether they are losing balance, tending to act like Genghis Khan or Mr. Rogers. Present and future executives need more.

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When a Leader Aims to Please

Harvard Business Review

Pleasers are hard-working, inspire loyalty, and tend to listen thoughtfully to their clients and colleagues. Roger, a vice president of sales and marketing in the pharmaceutical industry, was one such Pleaser. I'm at a loss when it comes to managing Cynthia," Roger confessed.

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Create Brand Superfans

Harvard Business Review

Advocacy strongly differs from satisfaction, or even loyalty. Develop an environment where customers will not want to talk badly about a brand. Develop efficient internal processes, integrate data, and empower employees so customers are satisfied every time they interact with you. Silence detractors.

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How to Create Remarkable Teams PART 2 – Collaboration

Ask Atma

In team development, research has shown that individual learning works best when accompanied by team learning. [1]. So the designer teaches everyone about UX/AI, the coders teach about their development methodology, the project managers teach about agile protocols, and the sales people describe what it is like in the field.

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