As Darren Hardy sits with one of America’s most powerful businesswomen he asks, “What is the number one contributing factor to all the success you’ve had?”
His guest is co-chair of Disney Media Networks and president of ABC Television, one of the largest and most recognized conglomerates in the world.
“The number one key to success, here at Disney and really in every business, is the team.”…
The room turned frigid as your team members haul personal conflict and stress to Thursday morning’s meeting. They grab a seat around an intimidating conference table. Body language and seat selection shout: “This is war.”
“Old timers” sit on the north side facing the “new blood.” Battle lines get drawn in the freezing winter-mix of sleet and snow. New blood brings outside news and ideas. …
Christina’s work eats an unhealthy portion of her life. The past 20 years she intensely pursued her career. More recently she carried a heavy load with a start-up of epic proportion.
The cost? It’s taken a toll on her relationships and leadership … yes, conflict and unnecessary stress. The demand and pace squeeze out self-limiting behaviors that have minimized trust, disengaged the team, and created…
Two of your favorite restaurants want your feedback. “What would you add to our menu?”
You immediately dish the details of your grandmother’s Roast Chicken with Chestnut Stuffing. “Everyone loves it!” you gush.
One chef adds it to his menu. The other completely ignores you. Which restaurant just won your loyalty?
Is it any different with your employees?
A recent Talent Management Survey discovered two…
“It’s as easy as pie.”
Really?
The only thing easy about pie is eating it, not making it. If you’ve made a pie, you know that flaky, melt in your mouth crust is an art.
Effective leaders harness “open-ended questions” to make communication with those they lead “as easy as pie.” They’ve broken the “telling habit.” Breaking that habit requires commitment and time.
It takes…
At the farm this past weekend I wanted to share some videos with my dad and father-in-law.
I knew what I wanted to do. I had the “tools” (my Mac). I knew how to “do the work” — access YouTube. But I lacked a connection; no Wi-Fi.
Completely stuck. Success blocked. I was disconnected.
Connections
Connections link people and things together.
Connected people…
I recently hosted a focus group for feedback on our team-based coaching program. There was a lot on the line and I felt the pressure. Like flood waters, time was slipping away and I needed some help.
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One item remained on my to-do list: pick up pastries for the morning session. Yes,…
