In the political drama “West Wing”, President Bartlet usually ended an episode with this question, “What’s next?” Knowing what is next for your business is a crucial choice that affects its success. Running a business comes with a lot of challenges. It’s a constant balancing act of making sure your business is running smoothly while […]
When you start a company and build it up from nothing, it can be easy for you to be motivated to continue its growth. Of course, you want it to succeed—it’s your business baby! But for employees who haven’t been on that journey from the start, it can be harder to motivate behavior change in… […]
“We often think that other people’s expectations are why we’re staying in the office late… But very rarely have we checked if that’s the case.” Virginia Walker In a recent interview with me on The KAJ Master Class Live show, leadership and change mentor Virginia Walker shared valuable insights on how to work less and achieve […]
One of our favorite things to do is host an afternoon crawfish boil at our house. Kris, CeCe’s brother, is our master chef. He always features the normal corn and potatoes, but he likes to elevate his boil with a few surprises. For example, smoked sausage is a favorite add-in, mushrooms, green beans, onions (Yum!), […]
Ready for a bold statement? My new book Leading with Significance is sweeter than Christmas candy! There, I said it. Here’s eight reasons why: The joy of impacting the lives of others far outlasts the fleeting pleasure from the sweetness of Christmas candy. The more you focus on people first, the stronger you get, while […]
In the world of business, being a leader is all about making sound business decisions and achieving success for the company, right? While this may be true to some extent, the most successful leaders today are those who put their employees first. This means creating a work culture that revolves around the needs of the […]
That reminds me, it’s time for my monthly manicure This is a reprint of a classic blog that I wrote in September 2019 when I first started my company Shiageto Consulting. Enjoy! Why have I written this follow up article on EQ? In my previous article I tried to articulate what EQ was and why it was […]
Young Creative Male and Female are Organizing a Mood Board on a Wall of Their Cool Office Loft. Pictures Represent Future Motion Video. Colleagues are Working and Discussing the Project. Sunny Day. ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Get-the-Best-Out-of-People.jpg?fit=650%2C366&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Get-the-Best-Out-of-People.jpg?fit=800%2C450&ssl=1″ /> Leadership is often associated with being in charge, making decisions, and setting direction for a team or organization. However, […]
As a business owner, entrepreneur, or executive, investing in the development of your team is crucial for the success of your organization. Executive coaching is a popular method used to enhance leadership skills, boost productivity, and achieve personal and professional growth. But how do you measure the return on investment (ROI) of executive coaching or […]
These four words will strengthen your relationships and coaching conversations as you explore the meaning and value of what is said together. Originally Published on https://covisioning.com/
