“Good is the enemy of great” Jim Collins famously wrote in his superb book, Good to Great. Collins points out that it is so easy to settle for “good,” that many people and organizations never become “great.” Collins makes an excellent point, but the relationship between “good” and “great” is actually more complex. Consider the personalities of the Perfectionist and the Hi … [Read more...] about Good and Great
Leadership
Earning Your Team’s Trust
Have you ever worked for someone you didn’t trust? Maybe it was hard to put your finger on why, so you just chalked it up to mismatch of personalities. Or maybe you’re leading a team that doesn’t seem to trust you! What’s behind that? A forthcoming book by Sandra Sucher and Shalene Gupta can help you diagnose the reasons behind not trusting – or not being trusted – and giv … [Read more...] about Earning Your Team’s Trust
Prepping For Our Future Work Force
Here they come and we better be ready. According to research reported in a recent Harvard Business Review article, here is what our work force wants NOW and moving forward. The research included more than 2,000 knowledge workers at large and mid-sized companies. I don’t know about you, but my reaction to this is “Oh My” (or something like that): 1. Complete Flexibility … [Read more...] about Prepping For Our Future Work Force
What is Your Work Metabolism?
A dear childhood friend of mine, and very popular kid in our neighborhood was cast for a popular TV sitcom as a newspaper delivery boy. Each week he collected the sum of $2.10 from subscribers. His signature line, “it’s two-ten for the week” earned him the nickname, “Twoten.” We were young, dedicated athletes. I took basketball seriously and I had to train hard and take good … [Read more...] about What is Your Work Metabolism?
Maximize Your Energy, Daily
Sustained high performance. Isn’t that what we all aspire to? We want to bring our A Game every day in order to make a difference as leaders. Managing our energy on a daily basis is key to giving us this opportunity for sustained high performance. Here are some tips from time management coach Elizabeth Grace Saunders on how to maximize our energy for high pe … [Read more...] about Maximize Your Energy, Daily