People talk about charismatic leaders having “big” personalities. Powerful leaders are often known as “Type A” personalities. We know about introverts and extroverts. But how does personality really impact your effectiveness as a manager or owner of a business? If we take away celebrity status from high paid CEOs and public figures, what else does […]
Owning a business isn’t a set it and forget it type of thing, as you know. Most industries are constantly evolving, and it’s up to you, as the business owner, to make sure you’re on top of trends and pushing your company forward into modern times. Business leaders are forward thinkers, and that means arming… […]
Many years ago, a business coach and mentor I knew named Gerry Fusco introduced me to a phrase he invented. Return on invested time (ROIT). As business owners and leaders, we know about ROI, ROE, EBITDA, SDE, etc. But have you ever spent any waking hours measuring ROIT? We make plans, build budgets, measure KPIs, […]
An organization is like a body, with managers as the musculoskeletal system providing structure, support, and direction. Like any system, what you put into it matters, so companies that invest in leadership coaching reap benefits throughout their corporate physique. Though it takes commitment to foster a coaching culture, the long-term gains make it a worthy […]
Leaders at all levels share some common responsibilities. It doesn’t matter whether you are the CEO of a Fortune 500 or the owner of a small shop in the local town. You have some common threads that weave the fabric of who and what you need to be as a leader. In a recent post […]
The Wizard of Oz may have been pulling levers and projecting smoke and mirrors, but that wouldn’t make him a very effective leader. In today’s dynamic world, the “man behind the curtain” approach simply doesn’t work. True leaders understand that inspiration stems from visibility, trust from approachability, and connection from relatability. Just like Dorothy needed […]
In a world addicted to speed, those willing to embrace the paradoxical power of slowing down to go faster may win the actual race. Source
In a world that often glorifies the hustle and bustle, people are catching onto the benefits of waking up early. Science has revealed a myriad of reasons why rising with the sun can set the tone for a more productive and fulfilling day. At the heart of the science is the concept of circadian rhythms, […]
We often imagine leadership as a grand production. Spotlight moments, heroic decisions, and sweeping pronouncements come to mind. But what if the key to building a truly impactful reputation isn’t found in these blockbuster scenes? What if it lies in the quiet, seemingly insignificant interactions that fill our daily lives? The truth is, leadership isn’t […]
Every phase of our life, every ebb and flow, everything has a purpose and adds value to our ultimate DASH. Source
