Some may know the story of Kentucky State University’s interim President Raymond Burse If you’re not familiar with this story, here’s what you need to know: President Burse took a 25% pay cut to send a clear message to his staff that they were being asked to make sacrifices — and that he would be …
Leadership Challenges
Focusing on Self-Improvement: Actions and Beliefs
In the spirit of never missing an opportunity for improvement, QwikCoach believes that two fundamental beliefs are needed when it comes to self-development. Belief #1 Not only is change and improvement possible, it is essential to workplace success Belief #2 Virtually everyone can make improvements — from the highly skilled to the “just at the starting …
Independence and Courage
Great Leaders typically demonstrate enormous courage. When we celebrate July 4th in the USA, for example, we also honored the people who made the Declaration of Independence a reality. These men used their courage to make certain change would happen. They didn’t just think about committing, they committed — all 56 of the signers. And …
Share Your Strengths
How do leaders discover their unique skills and abilities — their gifts – their “magic dust?” How do leaders figure out what makes them — them? How do you figure out what makes you — uniquely you? Interesting questions! Right? Here’s our take on how they and you can do it . . . Answer …