Remember the eternal question of the chicken and egg? Which came first? Well, leading and managing may fall into the same quandry. Last week we began a blog series on Upside-Down Leadership. In today’s marketplace, this style of leading is not only important but necessary. Let’s use the laws of nature to begin our focus. Continue reading “Turning flips: Two sides of the same coin (Upside-down Leader Series)”
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Are you an Upside Down Leader?
Are you breathing yet? The last twelve months have not been easy for most every business. Finally, for many companies, a short breather is occurring as the economy continues its slow recovery. We are clearly not out of the woods yet but progress can be seen across the country. Companies are beginning to hire again andContinue reading “Are you an Upside Down Leader?”
Maintaining your Team: Will a little WD 40 and Duct Tape do the trick?
Maintenance. I was reminded of this word over the weekend as I washed my car. The grit and grime of the winter season had taken its toll on every inch of my vehicle. As I scrubbed the tires, I was reminded how easily things (anything really) can get out of hand without regular upkeep andContinue reading “Maintaining your Team: Will a little WD 40 and Duct Tape do the trick?”
Are You an Upside-down Leader?
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Make your 2013 Count
It’s January. The holiday season has come to a close as 2013 bursts on the scene. I saw this post from a cool guy I follow on Twitter this week: “Is it really a new year if it’s the same us?” Wow. There’s a lot of depth packed into those 43 characters. In our businessesContinue reading “Make your 2013 Count”