November 29, 2013 by Bill Bradley
As the week winds down, we wind down with some tidbits for your information, education, health, and enjoyment. Quote of the Week: “(L)ifestyle practices are the ship and sails, but there is still the wind and waves. The former we can control to increase the probability of a safe crossing; the latter, we cannot — […]
Posted in Wellness
Comments Off on TGIF – The Super Six Health Habits
November 27, 2013 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: Leadership for Success Competencies: leadership, entrepreneurial leadership, managing others Who benefits: those in leadership positions, entrepreneurs (and wannabes) Consultant Usage: crucial book for consultants at the organizational level, leadership trainers What’s it about? I get ribbed a lot for my (lack of) taste in music. At one time I […]
Posted in Leadership Development
November 22, 2013 by Bill Bradley
As the week winds down, we wind down with some tidbits for your information, education, health, and enjoyment. Quote of the Week: “So much of what we call management consists in making it difficult for people to work.†Peter Drucker Humor Break: Bev: Al, I am reading this article and it refers to three types […]
Posted in Engagement
November 20, 2013 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling Competencies: listening, trust, communication skills, building strategic relationships, demonstrating respect, establishes rapport, interpersonal effectiveness, providing feedback, talent management, team building, two-way feedback, valuing others Who benefits: everyone in the workforce (and most people inhabiting the planet) Consultant Usage: can’t […]
Posted in Leadership Development
November 15, 2013 by Bill Bradley
As the week winds down, we wind down with some tidbits for your information, education, health, and enjoyment. Quote of the Week: “The thing I have learned at IBM is that culture is everything.â€Â Louis V. Gerstner, Jr., (former CEO IBM) Humor Break: After attending a presentation on “Corporate Cultureâ€, the CEO turned to his Director […]
Posted in Engagement
November 13, 2013 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: Why Performance Reviews Don’t Work Competencies: performance management, performance appraisals, coaching Who benefits: executives, managers, supervisors and ultimately, employees; students of management, leadership and organizational development Consultant Usage: organizational level consultants What’s it about? Watched Letterman the other night. Loved his “Top 10†list. Figured it was about time […]
Posted in Engagement, Leadership Development
November 8, 2013 by Bill Bradley
As the week winds down, we wind down with some tidbits for your information, education, health, and enjoyment. Quote of the Week: “What If Lehman Brothers had been Lehman Sisters?†Rosabeth Moss Kanter, suggesting women might have behaved more ethically and therefore not have created the financial crisis of 2008. Humor Break: Bev: Al I […]
Posted in Engagement
November 6, 2013 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: When You Need a Wow! Competencies: creativity, innovation, problem-solving, teamwork, decision-making, entrepreneurial leadership Who benefits: very broad application in the business world; especially useful in non-profits with limited budgets/resources; entrepreneurs with dreams of success Consultant Usage: a “must/should†for consultants at the organizational level, team trainers or facilitators, trainers […]
Posted in Leadership Development
Comments Off on You Too Can Learn To Think Out-Of-The-Box
November 1, 2013 by Bill Bradley
As the week winds down, we wind down with some tidbits for your information, education, health, and enjoyment. Quote of the Week: “Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall.†Stephen Covey Humor Break: Bev: There is a little story today in the […]
Posted in Engagement
October 30, 2013 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: The Year Without Pants: WordPress.com and the Future of Work Competencies: entrepreneurial leadership, business acumen, cooperation, demonstrating respect, driving strategic direction, team development Who benefits: students of the future of business, entrepreneurs Consultant Usage: If you consult at the organizational level, this is a must read. What’s it about? […]
Posted in Leadership Development
Call us to discuss how we can help you get more out of your leadership development program: