In my last post I talked about 360 degree assessments. This is one of many ways to get a look at achieving Insights. I would encourage you to go to billdaniel.org for more information. Another helpful tool is meditation. The nature of our busy environment and constant demands on our attention can create a “noise”…
DetailsDuring my career it became apparent to me that having insight into a situation was essential to an effective resolution. What a Captain Obvious observation!As a young sales manager I was sure I knew what my team should in any given situation, Why shouldn’t my charges do what seemed right to me?Little did I realize…
DetailsI have been going through my library looking at things I have read over the years. I’ve found all kinds of things that are fascinating. Many years ago a friend from work told me about the book mentioned below. I bought the book and later the CD’s so I could listen to them while driving…
DetailsThoughts shape UsEarl Knightingale once wrote that we are what we what we think about. Makes a lot of since. This wisdom is widely accepted in secular and religious traditions. if we think negative thoughts and perseverate we become shaped by the thoughts. Down the proverbial rabbit hole.This came to mind recently when I was…
DetailsWhat makes some Managers great?Most organizations have leaders that run the gamut from mediocre to outstanding. Do you ever wonder what separates the average from the star performers? Obviously there are many variables to be considered, but one important difference is that some managers stop working on themselves. In an article in the Harvard Business…
DetailsInfluenceIn talking to a client recently I was told that the company had turned into an autocratic organization where no ones opinion mattered. He wanted out because it was demoralizing to work there. It sounded to me like there was an inability to influence in his company.The ability to persuade and influence others is a…
DetailsAdaptive Learning part 2….Learning occurs when a new idea is presented to us and we have to tease it part to understand it. Often the best thoughts can seem alien initially, but by resisting the urge to dismiss and embracing the possibilities we will learn something! My experience is that this process is enhanced by…
DetailsProblem Solving part 2….This management skill is so fundamental…thought we needed to pursue further. One of the most critical components of problem solving is gathering more information. Part of that is going deeper within your normal channels to learn more. Another part is going outside this network. Explore opinions and perspectives from new sources. Ask…
DetailsAnother key leadership attribute – Problem SolvingMuch of what we do as managers involves solving problems. Our ability to do that well will enhance our upward mobility. Sounds obvious doesn’t it! The problem arises when the standard approach to unraveling a problem doesn’t seem to work. The average performers sometimes just try the same old…
DetailsAnother key leadership skill – Adaptive learningIt’s important to continue to learn and adapt all the time. Great leaders realize that the environment is in a constant state of change and that being able to spot the movement and capitalize on it rather than having to react is important. While we all realize the importance…
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