Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Professional Development
A few years ago, I had an incredible time teaching management skills to a group of engineers in Canada. One of the things I noticed in the engineers was the pride they took in the little silver pinky rings on their fingers. As they explained, the ring comes from the...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Management Development, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
“… there is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things. Nicolo Machiavelli – 1505 A few years ago, I spent a day helping a company...
Get Better, Goal Setting, Growth, Management Development, Motivation, Personal Mastery, Professional Development
The other day I was reminiscing about when my kids were younger and going to school in Maryland. One or the big events each year were the Maryland School Assessments (MSA). These exams included a test of reading and math achievement that met the testing requirements...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Management Development, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Professional Development
A few years ago I facilitated a one-week leadership seminar for a very senior group of Federal managers. This is a group who is on the cusp of promotion to the Senior Executive Service (SES). Members of the SES serve in the key positions just below the top...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Motivation, Personal Mastery, Professional Development
Our real benefit to our organizations, companies, and even family and friends is the value we add to them. With increased value usually comes higher fees which is a good thing. It’s a good idea to specialize. A few days ago, I was thinking about this on the drive...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Professional Development
In my management courses, we always use the Three-Legged Stool of Great Performance™ to assess how well employees are doing. Skill issues are fixed with training, will issues with motivation, and focus through coaching. In theory, it’s pretty easy to diagnose a...
