Creating a “We” Culture in a “Me” World!
How does your organization integrate the “We” mindset with the “Me” culture of today? A thriving culture is inclusive, transparent, and has an environment that focuses on customers and team members.
Own It
Are you owning actions in your business and personal life in a way that makes a difference? “Owning it” means taking the positive or negative results and turning them into life lessons either for yourself or others.
If You Think That You Have a Problem…You Do!
If something is not right with your team, your approach, and/or your results, are you prepared to diagnose the problem and take decisive action?
The Power of Three: Focus for CEOs
As a CEO, the path to achieving sustainable success requires remaining focused on the most important tasks at hand, and not allowing yourself to be distracted.
Lessons I Learned from Completing RAGBRAI
The annual Register Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) was held last week, reminding me of lessons learned by completing it six years ago, including the value of getting out of my comfort zone and the importance of preparation. These and other lessons have practical applications in the world of business.
Those Who Will Not Risk Cannot Win
Balancing the tension between risk and reward in pursuing the goals of an organization is an attribute that first-time leaders can learn by observing others, joining a peer group, or engaging an executive coach.