We just recently wrote about Vision and Action to change culture. Before we look at changing it, we might want to first identify where it is today. The graphic above is a great picture that can determine if it's your organization or individuals that are the problem. There are four main areas that …
Leadership
Vision without Action is merely a dream
Joel A Barker is famous for this quote: "Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without Vision just passes time. Vision with Action can change the world". This is what we strive for. We want to change our world. Whether its just the small patch of dirt around our home, our the culture our …
If you knew then …
You are in the middle of it all. Making decisions, statements, and public announcements. You are not sure you are doing the right thing, but you are doing what leaders have to do every day. Make tough decisions. There are critics that will be Monday morning quarterbacking you, but you are steadfast, …
3-step process to good habits
The CEO of the Ziglar Organization, Tom Ziglar, is quoted saying ... "the fastest way to success is to replace bad habits with good habits". As Ziglar Certified Trainers, we actually facilitate workshops based on this concept called Live to Win! This sounds like a simple concept, however it is …
Are you a lock or a key?
I'll start off 2019 with a quick blog and it is not about New Years Resolutions, or goal setting! In Seth Godin's recent book "This is Marketing", he speaks of the lock and key concept. Most people market themselves as the key, and they look for a lock that they fit into. Seth comments that we …
Why should your employees stay?
In a recent report, Gallup writes that 63% of employees believe it is “very likely” or “somewhat likely” that they could find a job as good as the one they have! So, I'll ask you again ... why should they stay with you? When there is a high demand for something the value of that something …
Research says future leaders do these 4 things exceptionally well
Full Transparency - This article comes from "The Next Web" site ... I thought it was a great article, and want my readers to be able to enjoy it easily! Amidst all the talk about talent shortages in science and technology, an even more serious shortfall has flown under the radar: up-and-coming …
The Most Dangerous Sport On Campus!
With concussions and CTE rising in football, soccer, lacrosse and other impact sports, you would think they are the most dangerous. Maybe it's sports like volleyball (rotator cuff), dancing (knees), or wrestling (just about anything can get damaged here)? You'll be surprised by this answer …
Really, what can one person do?
Does my vote count? What can this one act of kindness do? How does this really matter? Have you ever asked yourself this question? I know I have, and this morning I actually answered myself! The answer is in biology. Well, at least I think that's where I learned it. How do cells grow? They …
I T S L N E – Unscramble this to communicate effectively
Teaching your dog to stay requires a lot of effort. For you, as well as the puppy. You both have to be looking for clues, watching intently to make sure you understand. While you are looking for any movements at all from the puppy, you are ready to say "stay". He is waiting impatiently for only one …