Diversity of thinking is essential to effective leadership.Not to be confused with group think where consensus is the objective, as consensus can often be the recipe for the absence of leadership. Diversity of thinking is important in order to critically analyze and solve difficult problems for our customers. Cross-functional experience is…
“Your Attitude is the Fuel that Propels the Engine of Success.” In an era of perpetual coaching, consulting and success driven marketing, one of the most important discussions today continue to be wrapped around leadership, particularly as it relates to the importance of productivity and how we communicate and focus on the most…
By Command Sergeant Major Jorge Gutierrez, US ARMY, Retired I had the distinct honor and privilege this weekend of being in the company of Heroes, one in particular, a WWII Veteran and former prisoner of war (POW). My duty was to deliver the key note address during the annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast hosted by the…
It is difficult to lead effectively without communicating with efficacy. Particularly if we believe that 55% of our communications comes from our body language, 38% contained in our tone of voice or how we say what we say and the other 7% comes from actual words. I have come to realize that communicating with others,…
“The Only Place Success Comes Before Work is in the Dictionary.” – Vince Lombardi I was recently asked to deliver the key note to a signature event hosted by Forward/Adelante Business Alliance in partnership with the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce. I had to keep in mind the imposed theme of marketing to diversity while preparing…
“Overcome THE ENEMY within” https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10204573783649609 Does a reason exist where acts of violence make it a requirement to effect change in such a way which impacts a society’s way of life for the better in socioeconomic, political and ideological fashions? If the answer to such a question is yes, then we must be…
“A leader creates his or her own future and drives the future success of an organization.” The challenge has never been greater! In today’s business environment of accelerating change and increasing uncertainty, only leaders who know who they are and where they are going will succeed. Today’s leaders must do more than manage change.They…
“Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, really believe, your mind will find the ways to do it. Believing a solution paves the way to solution.” – David J. Schwartz In a season where predictions and resolutions run rampant and ones’ dreams become possible once again, it’s important if…
Use LinkedIn as part your preparation process to attend your next networking event. A half hour of internet research could tell you exactly whom your contacts know that you WANT to know! How much easier could it be than to walk up to one of them and say, “I saw on LinkedIn that John Smith…