by Kevin Brimhall | Jul 18, 2024 | Personal Improvement
Author and international expert, Ed Oakley, is a master at asking truly effective questions. In his book, Enlightened Leadership, he describes what makes effective questions, effective. Here are excerpts from Ed’s book on this important subject. In simple terms,...
by Kevin Brimhall | Jun 9, 2024 | Personal Improvement
Ok, are you ready for a bit of a “deep dive”? I want to take you beyond the go-go-go of your day-to-day life and have you step back from the seemingly endless items on your to-do list (at home or work) …at least for a few minutes. It is easy to get...
by Kevin Brimhall | May 22, 2024 | Leadership
I engage with business owners and leaders every day, and too-frequently I observe that too many view employees more as resources and as a means to an end than as human beings. More as tools to be directed, managed, and coordinated than people to be coached, mentored,...
by Kevin Brimhall | Apr 16, 2024 | Organizational Excellence
Managing Change in Organizations. If change was an acronym, what would it be? C.H.A.N.G.E.: Constant Havoc Amidst Nervous Grumbling Employees or C.H.A.N.G.E.: Challenging, Hostile, And No-Good Edicts (from management) or C.H.A.N.G.E.: Corrosive Headaches Arriving and...
by Kevin Brimhall | Mar 20, 2024 | Personal Improvement
Chris Kresser is a leader in health, nutrition, and integrative medicine; and recently named as one of the 100 most influential people in health and fitness. I love his article 5 Simple (But Powerful) Tools for Fighting Stress and want to share it with you here. Chris...
by Kevin Brimhall | Feb 13, 2024 | Leadership
Have you heard it said that “if you do not make a decision, you have still made one”? One of the keys to great leadership is the ability to make clear decisions in a timely manner. Not to do so causes confusion in the ranks and leaves forward motion to...
by Kevin Brimhall | Jan 18, 2024 | Leadership
Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” is more than a military text; it’s a guide to understanding human nature, strategy, and leadership. The application of Sun Tzu’s principles extends beyond the battlefield into the corporate landscape, where battles are waged daily for market...
by Kevin Brimhall | Dec 20, 2023 | Personal Improvement
ONE THREE-LETTER WORD YOU MAY WANT TO RETHINK. In honor of the upcoming New Year and new intentions, let’s explore a word we probably all use frequently. It’s a small and very powerful word, but not in the way you might think. It’s the word TRY. How...
by Kevin Brimhall | Oct 13, 2023 | Leadership
In the world of haute cuisine, Michelin stars represent the pinnacle of culinary success. The journey to earn these coveted accolades holds valuable insights that extend far beyond the kitchen, reaching into the realm of leadership and corporate management. Let’s...
by Kevin Brimhall | Sep 12, 2023 | Leadership
In July, we discussed 3 common leadership styles (autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire). This time, we delve into another: servant leadership. Servant leadership is a leadership philosophy that prioritizes the well-being and growth of individuals and teams over...