by Kevin Brimhall | Mar 26, 2019 | Leadership
A challenge with this topic is to put credibility into something understandable or, better yet, something tangible. Also, how to properly capture the importance of credibility and the results that can be achieved when it’s developed? The dictionary definition of...
by Kevin Brimhall | Mar 5, 2019 | Personal Improvement
"According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report emotional intelligence will be one of the top 10 sought after job skills in 2020." Emotional Intelligence is a valuable job skill; it doesn’t matter what job, and in many cases even...
by Kevin Brimhall | Feb 18, 2019 | Leadership
According to several polls, over 50% of employees who quit their jobs cite the manager as the reason. People join an organization for several reasons, such as company culture, career opportunities, compensation, the mission of the organization and its reputation....
by Kevin Brimhall | Jan 7, 2019 | Book Summaries, Motivation / Inspiration
When Kathleen O’Grady, Founder and CEO of Raleigh Coaching, suggested that I read this book, I could tell that she was excited for me to do so…and for good reason. Coelho’s book was written 25 years ago and is just as relevant today. The Alchemist is...
by Kevin Brimhall | Nov 26, 2018 | Organizational Excellence
Building a Strong Business Foundation One of the most memorable experiences I had during my corporate years was doing consulting work with a non-profit organization as part of a management development program. My cohort was asked to bring our experience and skills to...
by Kevin Brimhall | Oct 15, 2018 | Organizational Excellence
There are many methodologies to choose from to help us think differently, but one of my favorites is Six Thinking Hats. Developed by Edward de Bono, a pioneer in brain training and lateral thinking, Six Thinking Hats is a deceivingly simple and highly practical tool...
by Kevin Brimhall | Aug 23, 2018 | Organizational Excellence
A common discourse in the workplace these days is how to improve creativity and innovation, which can be central to an organization’s performance and sustainability. As the knowledge-based, interconnected global marketplace continues to move ahead at warp speed,...
by Kevin Brimhall | Aug 7, 2018 | Leadership
Let’s get real. You want your people to be resourceful, show initiative, think for themselves, own their jobs, come up with solutions, and then implement them with little guidance from you once they’ve been trained. You think you hired the right person...
by Kevin Brimhall | May 21, 2018 | Personal Improvement
The most effective organizations are those whose cultures emphasize building strong interpersonal relationships, whether internal or external. Doing that requires effective communication. Communication is Key… Communication is one of the most fundamental skills...
by Kevin Brimhall | May 8, 2018 | Leadership
There are many skills/capabilities and characteristics that a person needs in order to be an effective manager. To me, any such list should include that a manager: 1. Consider the possibilities. Critical thinking skills are essential to turn things upside down...
