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What’s Your Purpose? (Part 1: The Issue)

What’s Your Purpose? (Part 1: The Issue)

“Hi, my name’s Kevin. So…what’s your purpose?”, I ask. “What? Wow, Kevin, where did that come from?”, you respond. I know, I know. There are so many things to do. You’re so busy it seems that you barely have enough time to breath, let alone think about something as...
The 5 Cs of Employee Fit

The 5 Cs of Employee Fit

A topic that I frequently speak with executives and managers about is their work environment… and their ability to influence their company’s culture. Although the leaders at the top of the organization have an important role in molding and shaping it, a frequently...
Cows Don’t Give Milk

Cows Don’t Give Milk

An old story tells that a peasant used to say to his children when they were young: “When you all reach the age of 12, I will tell you the secret of life.” One day when the oldest turned 12, he anxiously asked his father what was the secret of life. The father replied...
Resiliency: A Key Leadership Trait

Resiliency: A Key Leadership Trait

The concept of resiliency has gained increased focus the last couple of years as the COVID pandemic heightened the level of uncertainty, anxiety, and even fear that many (if not most) of us have experienced. In May 2020, I posted a Resiliency Tip Sheet to provide some...
Making Lemonade from COVID-19 Lemons

Making Lemonade from COVID-19 Lemons

The past nearly 2 years have been difficult for most, if not all, of us – and I don’t need to list the myriad ways here. Suffice it to say that, in our lifetimes at least, we’ve never experienced anything like it. However, during this time, I, like many of you, have...
Inspirational Leadership

Inspirational Leadership

What does inspirational leadership look like in your organization? Let me ask: what impact do inspiring leaders have on performance, both organizationally, and at an individual level? Consider this: while an employee’s mindset is important to their overall...
Listening Effectively by Speaking

Listening Effectively by Speaking

The title of this blog could be a bit misleading, as a more accurate one might be Listening Effectively by Knowing When Not to Speak and, When You Do Talk, Knowing What to Say or Ask. That’s a mouthful. The point is that most people know that a key aspect of effective...
Emotions and Leadership

Emotions and Leadership

For certain aspects of a business, managing using emotions can be detrimental compared with a more disciplined approach. Regarding business decisions related to the overall vision, mission, and goals, relying on data, facts, logic, reasoning, and experience can be a...
The Power to Persuade

The Power to Persuade

“A hallmark of wisdom is knowing when it’s time to abandon some of your most treasured tools, and some of the most cherished parts of your identity.” – Organizational psychologist Adam Grant, PhD As a coach, I work with some really incredible people who have an...