What does it take to make teamwork work? Teamwork happens quickly and naturally when: 1) everyone on the team knows what needs to be done, 2) they have the skills and ability to do it, 3) there are no barriers to prevent them from doing it, and 4) they are willing to work together to…
Every leader yearns for a team that rises above merely “going through the motions” to get the job done. The dream is a team that distinguishes itself by its excellence, a team that displays enthusiasm, innovation, and a sense of ownership. The question, of course, is how to lead a team to that place of…
1. Ask a question. “What do I most want and/or need to learn at this conference?” Identify your own learning objectives to leverage your results. 2. Have an agenda. Review the schedule in advance and create an agenda of the sessions and events you definitely want to attend. Don’t wait until you arrive onsite. 3. Make…
1. You and I know how good we have become, but we don’t have any idea of how good we could be. What great projects are you undertaking in your business? In your life? Many people go through life driving with their dome lights on instead of their headlights. What you have become is important,…
When I find myself getting really bad service, I try to extract lessons I can share with my clients. There is a national chain of upscale seafood restaurants where I’ve always enjoyed dining. I took my family, my brother and sister-in-law and mother there to celebrate my youngest son’s birthday. The experience couldn’t have been…
1. Who are the best at this? Emulation is one of the quickest ways to learn. Do you know who the best people are in your field or area of interest? Are you familiar with the top performers? Who do you look to as an example to learn from? Don’t just learn what the best do, make…
In a previous post I suggested 12 questions that, if answered thoughtfully and thoroughly, can help you create the life you desire. I omitted one questions, and it is the most important. You can think of it as the “igniter question.” A rocket isn’t powerful until ignition. The latent power of the rocket becomes useful…
While working for a client in Las Vegas, I dined at the bar in the well known hotel’s steakhouse. Both bartenders were busy and I respected that. When they asked for my order, they were professional but very matter of fact. I asked a couple questions about recommendations and their responses were to the point…
Ken is enthralled by a creative graphic artist. Since he isn’t successful getting anyone to use his professional services, he ponies up money he can’t afford to redesign all his marketing materials. Nothing has changed except “the look.” Jill decides it is time she get a promotion. What is her first investment? She buys four…
Answer These 5 Questions for a Successful 2015 What are you going to say “no” to this year? What is the most important thing you plan to learn? What habitual time waster will you eliminate? Which relationships, personal and professional, will you focus on improving? What one thing will you do extraordinarily well to create the greatest success…