In the children’s classic, The Tortoise and the Hare, a hare who ridicules a slow-moving tortoise is challenged by him to a race. The hare soon leaves the tortoise behind and, confident of winning, decides to take a nap midway through the course. When he awakes, however, he finds that his competitor, crawling slowly butContinue reading “Lessons from the Tortoise and the Hare”
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New Managers: Do you have these four skills in your toolkit?
Congratulations! You made it. You got the promotion. You finally earned the title you’ve had your sights set on. Now what? The truth is many new managers experience a real challenge in finding their niche in their new role. The primary reason for frustration is understanding that the skills that earned the promotion are notContinue reading “New Managers: Do you have these four skills in your toolkit?”
Busyness versus Business: One Letter Makes All the Difference
Twenty four hours in a day. No more, no less. And while every business leader knows it is impossible to add a single minute to the day, we fall into the trap of not using the minutes we have wisely. Ask yourself: Is your day filled with business that moves your goals forward or isContinue reading “Busyness versus Business: One Letter Makes All the Difference”
Progress is messy..can you handle it?
Does this scenario describe you? You have a great team..almost. You enjoy leading them and you are producing results…almost. Each member is a self starter and consummate team player…almost. Let’s face it. There is no such thing as a perfect team. In fact, delusions of that kind of perfection are scary. More than likely, asContinue reading “Progress is messy..can you handle it?”
For leaders, integrity is never “on sale”
Can you really put a price tag on integrity? And if so, how much are you willing to pay? The sports world was abuzz recently over the actions of pro golfer Brian Davis. Davis was facing Jim Furyk in a playoff at the Verizon Heritage, and was trying to notch his first-ever PGA Tour win.Continue reading “For leaders, integrity is never “on sale””