The pressure was on.
Excessive turnover was just one indicator that Jennifer’s department was in decline. Like the flu, negativity had spread through her team. Trust was absent. Personal accountability did not exist. Finger pointing was the norm. Engagement affected the productivity of the entire department. Frustration spilled over onto frontline employees. Stress and unnecessary conflict had swelled to an all time high.
Drawing a line in…
Simon has been identified as a “high potential” in the company. However, if he is to succeed he needs help. During a recent project update Simon said to Tim, his boss, “I don’t know what the **** I’m doing.”
“What did you do with that statement?” I asked Tim.
“I let it slide.”
When I asked Tim to explore why he didn’t engage Simon, at the time, he…
Pounding drums beat the cadence. Cymbals reverberate off red brick walls. Trumpets pierce the air with melody.
You can’t miss the approach of a parade.
Ford pickups pull floats covered with vinyl floral sheeting. Plywood transforms into thrones for local royalty. Every convertible in the area is put…
It’s okay to have personal ambitions, but you have to take someone with you. – Roger Staubach
Here is a short video (less than 3 minutes) featuring Roger Staubach on leadership.
Leadership Lessons from Roger Staubach from The Soderquist Center on Vimeo.
Now, let’s engage our guest, Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboy Quarterback, Roger Staubach; here are a few lines from the story …
“We…
This executive coaching client is a rising star in his company.
Working in a Fortune 100 company with 300,000 employees, Jonathan (not his real name) has consistently received high performance marks and has for 12 years. He is acknowledged for adding value to the company and consistently promoted from entry level to a senior manager role.
With each promotion he received the standard 5% pay increase.
Recently, his boss was…
How are you supporting your personal development journey?
A few years ago, I was selected for the Executive Leadership Program of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises. Ron Young was my executive coach and I still appreciate that season of accelerated personal development.
Part of the program involved Outward Bound; this executive leadership expedition took our group of 10 to North Carolina and Pisgah National Forest, Linville Gorge.
The four-day wilderness…
How committed are you to your personal development?
As our coaching conversation continued, Susan* recounted several stories from the past week, professionally and personally, indicating the significant growth she is experiencing. She works in Human Resources as a corporate trainer.
She is investing in her own personal growth as an emerging leader.
Recently her manager, unannounced, sat in on one of her training sessions.
