by Kevin Brimhall | Feb 14, 2017 | Leadership
Imagine a world where almost everyone wakes up inspired to go to work, feels trusted and valued during the day, then returns home feeling fulfilled. This is not a crazy, idealized notion. Simon Sinek, author of Start with Why and more recently Leaders Eat...
by Kevin Brimhall | Jan 24, 2017 | Leadership
A recent article in Chief Executive Magazine caught my eye, partly because of the article’s title and partly because some of the research cited utilized a psychometric instrument that I am very familiar with: the 16PF. I invite you to read-on, regarding a topic...
by Kevin Brimhall | Nov 14, 2016 | Leadership
I was speaking with a client recently and he was expressing the difficulty that his firm’s leadership was having connecting with their Millennial employees. I mentioned that the challenge of how to connect with employees has always existed, but that possibly our...
by Kevin Brimhall | Aug 13, 2016 | Leadership
Robert B. Tucker says that the distinguishing aspect of leading a special purpose team is that you’re not in control and that as the leader you can only influence behavior (this is actually true for any type of team). When you’ve been tasked with figuring...
by Kevin Brimhall | Jul 8, 2016 | Leadership
Managers are struggling to find the time to have needed conversations with colleagues and direct reports. Ann Phillips, a senior consulting partner with The Ken Blanchard Companies, knows this firsthand. When training Blanchard’s Situational Leadership®...
by Kevin Brimhall | May 18, 2016 | Leadership
Vision alone is not enough. Much like a football team that is competing against another, having a game plan and the desire to win is important. However, winning depends on execution. One of your primary roles as a leader is that of a coach. Coaches reinforce the...
