All leaders have a responsibility to coach their team. In this Two-Minute Leadership Talk on “Effective Coaching,” I discuss the most effective way to instruct and train others, which is through one-on-ones. To many leaders this is intimidating. If that applies to you, then watch as I talk about the tools of Effective Coaching: how … Read more

We’ve all heard stories and seen the archetypes of what bad meetings can be. In this Two-Minute Leadership Talk video blog, I discuss the “Big Bad Meeting Monster,” and how it drags meetings into bland, boring territory, and away from concise goals. In this video, I’ll talk about how to stay organized, bring back productivity, … Read more

In this Two Minute Leadership Talk, I discuss the topic “Who is the Next You?” It’s about creating a legacy for your organization. If you weren’t around, do you feel you have other leaders who could take your place? You should not feel indispensable. The future needs to be planned for. I’ll explain strategies for … Read more

The topic of today’s Two-Minute Leadership Talk, is “The Shadow Program.” In this video, I’ll talk about the disconnect that can occur between the top and bottom of your organization, leading your team to feel that leadership might be out of touch. How to mend that disruption? The “Shadow Program” is a simple solution that lets team … Read more

The topic of today’s Two-Minute Leadership Talk, is “Getting the Right People in the Right Seat on the Right Bus”. There is more to hiring than getting “the right people for the job.” When you are adding to your team, you want to make sure you are getting the right people for the right job. Have … Read more

In this Two Minute Leadership Talk, I’ll discuss the ideal of “Speaking Last.” It’s about empowering those who work for you to create a “bottom-up” method of problem-solving, rather than the old-fashioned “top-down” style of leadership. This ties in with #3 of our Big Six Leadership Principles®: “Trust and Empower.” You may find your team … Read more