Motivational Speaker and Executive Coach, Northern Virginia
According to John C. Maxwell, the most successful people: Plan and think Focus Surround themselves with successful people Take risks Accentuate the positive Seek adventure I’m a long-time follower of Maxwell’s work and I’ve had the privilege of hearing him speak on several occasions. His is a prolific teacher on how to be successful and […]
Many organizations don’t develop a strategic plan and those that do rarely implement it effectively. In his article The Big Lie of Strategic Planning, Roger L. Martin states, “All executives know that strategy is important. But almost all also find it scary, because it forces them to confront a future they can only guess at. […]
Procrastination – it happens to the best of us. You leave a meeting, sit at your desk and begin cranking out amazing work. Your significant other sends a text message about dinner and 20-minutes later you are bookmarking exotic $2 dinners in Thailand. This type of behavior is normal on occasion. However, when you find […]
Motivating new hires is easier said than done. In the age of cheesy incentives, employers are challenged to identify motivating factors that are both realistic and effective. Before delving into personality types and performance index results, ask yourself if you are providing the six opportunities below for your new hires. You might also find my […]
You are here because you want to inspire your employees. And you have a great group to lead! You know that when your employees are performing at a high level, your company is, too. So, how do you inspire your employees to put forth their absolute best? You perform to your best ability every single […]
Everything about workplaces from just five years ago to now is shifting. As a C-Suite Executive, losing relevancy is a scary and very real prospect. New share-economy business models like Uber and AirBnB are disrupting many traditional sectors. Innovations in technology are happening at the blink of an eye. Even management and HR practices are changing – the […]