Average is Worthless – Up With Stellar
Don’t be Satisfied With Average – Go For Stellar! Too often in life we hear the term “good enough.” When something is good enough, that means that it could be better, but it could be worse too. How about the effort you put forth in your job or life in general? Do you ever hear […]
How to Make the Boss Look Good
Make the Boss Look Good – Be a Top Performer It’s not uncommon to have a few individuals in an organization who will tell the boss things that aren’t sincere or truthful, just to get the boss’s allegiance. Luckily, with the successful manager and leader, that never works. However, there is a sincere and […]
How to Communicate Truthfully
Be the Leader Who Fosters True Open Communication Do you know how you communicate? Have you ever been asked for your opinion or honest feedback only to be called on the carpet or reprimanded when you did? Open communication in the workplace is an awesome idea, and when carried out appropriately can be a […]
When Success Isn’t All It Was Cracked Up to Be
The Trappings of Success Can Trap You Many of us enter the workplace with a vision of what success in our career will look like – a great title, an awesome salary, an office with a view, and one day the corner office! Life will be grand and everything we hoped it would be. […]
Why the 360° Survey is a Hoax
360° Surveys are a Brand of Formalized Gossip Although begun with good intentions, the 360° Survey has become nothing short of formalized gossip and demotivating information. What seems like a great way to provide a team member unbiased and candid information from those they work with at all levels – above, below and peers […]
Two Easy Keys to Success!
Jonathan Goldhill Get Rid of the Junk and Fill ‘er Up! The secret to achieving business success is that there is no secret. It comes down to three simple steps that everyone who desires to achieve something needs to follow. The problem is that we create busyness and activities while we fill every available minute […]
5 Fun & Simple Steps to a Successful Year
How to Get a Fast Start for a Successful Year Many of us cringe when we hear the word ‘planning.’ No! Boring! No more spreadsheets! No more measuring! Yet creating a plan for this road trip we’re calling 2015 is one of the critical factors to achieving the success we want. So let’s stop making […]
What Makes a Successful Leader
Being a boss is something that is often desired by many. People imagine all the respect and admiration, not to mention seemingly endless perks one could attain by being at the top of the corporate ladder. However, being a leader in any company or industry is so much more than just perks and relaxation. Leaders […]
When Busy & Productive Get Out of Hand
Is it Busy or Overwhelm? Without a doubt, we are too busy today. But ‘busy’ is your perception, and if you are feeling overwhelmed, out of control and sinking fast it’s up to you to regain control. That’s why we call you A Leader. It is true that circumstances around us can quickly get out […]
5 Warning Flags Before Hiring a Friend
Stop! Before Hiring Your Friend Consider These 5 Things Hiring a friend can be tempting, especially if you have an opening and their skills fit perfectly. But should you? When we have insight into a prospective employee’s character, integrity and work ethic it can be easy to convince ourselves they would make a great employee […]