Be a bean, transform your team from water into gourmet coffee.
Updated: Nov 25, 2020 Is it time to sharpen your leadership tools or get some new tools? Have you heard the Stephen Covey story of the man chopping a tree down…
Redwoods Support One Another
Redwoods are the tallest trees in the world. I’ve stood at the base of a redwood in awe as the top disappeared into the clouds. Interesting, though, redwoods have the…
To be Successful, You Have to Have a Low IQ…
Picture yourself facing a career changing event, a season ending injury, or an adverse business situation or failure. What would you do? Do you fold up shop or do you…
Swing Away!
Have you struck out in business, on a project, or investment? Did you go down swinging or did you watch the last pitch without swinging? Did you lose money or…
Strategizing For Effective Communication (“Tatamae” or Saving Face)
Strategizing for effective communication is key when building trust with your team. Are you communicating well to connect with your team and other teams or are you judging and rejecting…
Multiplying Team Performance (Through Honest Appraisals)
Multiplication Table Worksheet 9 x 1 = 9 9 x 4 = 36 9 x 7 = 63 9 x 10 = 90 9 x 2 = 18 9 x…
Above the Line Culture-Raising the Standard of a Company Mission.
Are you an above the line culture or below the line culture? Is your team connected with the same vision? Does your company or team “walk the walk” or just…
Being Comfortable with Uncomfortable Situations
Imagine being the CEO of an airline company and you’re standing in front of all your employees talking about safety, an element that is crucial in every organization. You just…