Problem solving is a sequence of mental steps – not an intuitive or haphazard behavior. Research findings indicate that following some type of systematic procedure to solve problems always produces better results than using no procedure at all. Using a process enables you to maximize the return on the time you invest solving problems because …
Create a caring culture! Ready?
Creating a caring culture — one that values and respects everyone — is not just a good thing, it’s a great thing! Here’s why: Valuing others makes every person and every leader a better human being. Being a great leader and being a good person are intimately and closely tied together. Showing, and clearly demonstrating …
Want to be an effective leader? Be a continuous learner!
Research continues to suggest that those most likely to get to the top of any field are those who don’t stop learning. Rather than resting on laurels or building a career on the same old strategies, successful leaders seek feedback and continuously learn more about themselves and the world around them. Sadly, success often leads …
Want to do a more effective job of developing yourself? Here’s how.
While being a continuous learner over the long term is essential to being a great leader, it is also sensible to consider your development as having a smaller and somewhat more finite scope. For example: Choose an area for development on a quarterly basis. Few things can be planned for a year- — but quarterly …