August 2022

North Star

5 Ways to Help You Keep Your Strategy Aligned With Your Customer’s Needs

Today we are gazing at the North Star of alignment.  Consider an orchestra that has put everything in place to play Handel’s Messiah better than any orchestra in history but is booked as the opener for Justin Bieber’s 6-month concert tour.  The performances may be exceptional, but the music does not fill any need or gap for the …

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What is the Best Way to Put the Right People in the Right Seats?

Role design and people selection are crucial to an organization’s success. Electric guitars in a symphony playing a traditional version of Beethoven’s Fifth are of limited value, even if you have Jimi Hendrix playing guitar. In all organizations, the roles and the people need to align with your strategy, your culture and your systems and …

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Great Results are About the Team – 10 Questions Brave Leaders Can Ask Themselves

Society has programmed us to remember the names of leaders for their exceptional achievements. But who do these leaders remember when they reflect on those same achievements? Of the many leadership quotes, here are a few to provide insight into the above question. “A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his …

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The Clear Signs Your Business Leaders Need Executive Leadership Training

80% of companies struggle with finding great leaders. The thing about leadership is that it’s not born, it can be taught. With the right executive leadership training, your business can thrive from top to bottom. The real key is knowing that you need help. In this post, we’re going to tell you some of the signs that your …

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6 Ways Your Employees Will Benefit From a Leadership Workshop

Employees grow complacent in their job due to the lack of challenge and progress. An uninteresting job function leads to unmotivated employees who waste company resources. When employees engage in professional development opportunities, they thrive in their position. And they become more invested in the progress of the company. Consider offering a leadership workshop to your employees. …

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5 Conditions Leaders Can Influence to improve team performance

There are some performances that deliver above and beyond.  When the orchestra plays as one extension of an integrated instrument driven by a common heartbeat, it is a magical and memorable performance for the musicians.  Discerning audience members are moved as well; without participating, they feel and appreciate the exceptional flow of the performance.  This …

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Accomplished Leaders Know How to Set the Pace for Great Results

Without the right pace an organization is destined to die on the vine.  Missed opportunities, chasing competitors and always in reactive mode are signs that an organization needs to pick up the pace.  Quality problems, morale issues, turnover and unfinished projects are signs that the pace is too quick for the resources and structure.  Accomplished …

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