The studies have finally caught up with what we all know: business owners are losing sleep because of the economy. Anyone that owns a business with less than 99 employees, is an executive for a company with less than 99 … Continue reading
Stressful Busywork is NOT Productive
I had a stark realization today – that when I get stressed, my ‘flight’ reaction is to immediately change direction and begin running the other way. Even though I cannot literally do that, my mind chooses that path to take … Continue reading
Ladder of Influence leads to Misguided Beliefs
How many times do you play the same situation over and over again? What is your reaction when someone says “We tried that before and it didn’t work”? Using the ladder of influence, you start with the facts that you … Continue reading
Expand and Strengthen your Leadership Influence
As part of my WBEA Scholarship and sponsored by Mountain State University (where I am pursuing my Doctorate of Executive Leadership), I will be offering a webinar on Expanding and Strengthening your Leadership Influence. Handouts will be available after the … Continue reading
Surface Level or Deep Thinker?
Think of your staff … each one uses a different thought process when faced with a challenge. Some will look at the personal side and how it will affect the team, others look at the situation from a strictly-business perspective. … Continue reading
Points to Ponder: Clinging to the Past
“People fail because of what they will not give up. They cling to what has worked in the past, even after it has clearly stopped working.” Peter Drucker, Management Expert Take a moment to look around you …. What is … Continue reading
'Communication Difficulties' Comes in Third
A recent safety reported the top ten threats to safety: Mission Preparation/Operational Pressure 93% Excessive Workload 84% Communication Difficulties 75% . . . Distractions 28% Pilot 17% Assume
Add Exercise for your Brain
Points to Ponder : “Few minds wear out; more rust out” -Christian Nestell Bovee How often do you exercise your brain? You may say you do it every day — after all, you think, analyze, ponder, assess, and imagine each … Continue reading
Learned and Selective Perception
When we are under stress, we regress to the behaviors that we are most comfortable with, the ones that we can do without conscious thought. In the middle of an argument, we may find we behave the same way we … Continue reading
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