The Myth of Work-Life Balance

After some discussions and reflections, we have come to the realization that the concept of work-life balance is flawed – in fact, it’s simply wrong. OK, so what’s wrong with it? First, it implies that work and life are distinct entities, as though we enter a different universe when we go to work every day, … Read more

Turning the Battleship

(with a focus on the principle of “When in Charge Take Charge”) Wednesday 2 December 2015 0730-1230 Please note the time change. A continental breakfast will be served. Otto Shultz Community Center, Nazareth College, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 ENGAGE your entire leadership team in five hours of leadership learning. LEARN from two highly … Read more

The Balancing Act: Manage Time Well

How well do you and your team spend their TIME?  Do you strike the right balance? How well does your team manage time? In our “Turning the Battleship” leadership workshop at Nazareth College on 19 November 2014, several attendees asked us, “How do you follow the sixth of The Big Six Leadership Principles®, ‘Balance the … Read more

What is Values-Based Leadership?

Values-based leadership is a commitment to doing the right thing by making decisions and choices based on values. 1. Leaders “walk the talk” with… Integrity Personal Will Mentoring Balanced Perspective Humility Self-Reflection Servant Leadership 2. Teams reflect the example of the leadership. 3. Values are in the DNA of the organization. Values-based leadership can only … Read more