The War for Talent by Michaels, Handfield-Jones, and Axelrod offers the following to support the need for coaching and leadership development: One-third of Fortune 500 CEOs last fewer than three years. Failure rates among all top executives range between 30% and 75%. Over half of first-time senior managers stumble; some never recover. Studies indicate that executive leadership quality accounts for as…
Strategic planning is the process of defining an organization’s direction and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this direction. It is a critical element for the success of any organization, whether it is a small business, non-profit, or large corporation. Without a strategic plan, organizations can find themselves reacting to situations rather than proactively shaping their future. Strategic…
Meeting facilitation is a crucial skill that can greatly impact the productivity, effectiveness, and outcomes of a meeting. As meetings are a fundamental part of any organization’s communication and decision-making processes, it is essential to have a skilled facilitator to ensure that meetings run smoothly, achieve their objectives, and stay on track. Here are some of the reasons why meeting…
I’m in bed the other night, and my 11 year old climbs in next to me. He actually tucks me in each night, since my bedtime is about 30 minutes before his. (Yes, “le sigh,” I go to bed REALLY early.) My son gets into the full-on spoon position and says to me, “What is the point, mommy, nothing that I…
A colleague of mine sent me a book summary recommendation that is spot on for the times. It is a quick read and an excellent reminder of the mindset we could all benefit from right now. The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday A book summary provided by the book summary service, Readitfor.me Every obstacle we face on our…
If you read Part I of this blog series, you know that I have fallen in love with this meme based on a character from the hit Netflix show, Ozark: When I wrote Part I, I felt a little empty, having not fully written all of my thoughts about the phrase, “I Don’t Know Sh*t about F**K.” In Part II,…
