by Kevin Brimhall | Oct 21, 2025 | Personal Improvement
In school we were asked to answer questions and take tests. Typically, there were right and wrong answers, passing and failing grades. Because we’re a product of our past experiences, we took this same framework into our adult experiences. We have goals and we...
by Kevin Brimhall | Nov 21, 2017 | Organizational Excellence
As a supplement to our post entitled Creating a Culture of Accountability from February, here are some thoughts that should help when you are attempting to foster accountability. Strive for clarity in five areas: 1. Clear expectations. The first step is to be crystal...
by Kevin Brimhall | Feb 28, 2017 | Organizational Excellence
I read a recent article (reprinted below) by Tom Loeblein, President/CEO of Healthcare Management Consultants, and it completely resonated with me. I see so many organizations that wrestle with the challenges regarding accountability that Tom discusses. And, I see...
by Kevin Brimhall | Mar 28, 2013 | Book Summaries, Personal Improvement
Last month, in part 1 of this book summary, we discussed the trouble with success, including the “success delusion” which states that we delude ourselves about our achievements, our status, and our contributions. We also covered the twenty most common...
by Kevin Brimhall | Sep 28, 2011 | Book Summaries, Leadership
Here’s an oldie but goodie for you. Blanchard has coauthored over 30 best-selling books, including The One Minute Manager which has sold more than 13 million copies and has been translated into more than 37 languages. Kenneth T. Derr, former Chairman & CEO...
