May 29, 2011 by Ken Nowack
“Nearly 80% of people believe they are among the top 50% most emotionally intelligent people” Brackett, Rivers, Shiffman, Lerner & Salovey, 2006 Better/Worse than Average Effects Ask anyone how good they are on something (anything).Our own 360-degree feedback research suggest you might find that generally people elevate what they think about themselves relative to others […]
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May 25, 2011 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: The Real and Almost True Behind the Scene Story of Snow (Sunny) White Competencies: performance management, coaching, talent management, leadership skills, visionary leadership Who benefits: anyone who could use a smile today Consultant Usage: all coaches, especially those involved with 360 Degree Feedback What’s it about? Once upon a […]
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May 22, 2011 by Ken Nowack
Babies don’t need a vacation but I still see them at the beach. I’ll go over to them and say, ‘What are you doing here, you’ve never worked a day in your life!’.†Stephen Wright Did you ever take a vacation from work and think you needed a vacation? Did you ever leave the office […]
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May 20, 2011 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: Business, that’s easily defined – it’s other people’s money. Peter Drucker Humor Break: Carpe per diem – seize the check. Stat of the Week: Fly away money! According to projections by the Corporate […]
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May 18, 2011 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: What Presidential History Can Teach Us Competencies: leadership, coaching, talent management, team building Who benefits: any employee Consultant Usage: food for thought What’s it about? Disclaimer: this post is intended to present ideas on leadership characteristics and competencies and is in no way intended to make any kind of […]
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May 8, 2011 by Ken Nowack
Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital. Aaron Levenstein Another addition of leadership and talent management “facts” from all over the world. Some intuitive and some not….what do you think? 1. A recent survey by Global One found that 89% of 1,043 Americans say that work/life balance […]
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May 6, 2011 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 world is full of willing people; some willing to work, the rest willing to let them.”  Robert Frost Humor Break: Judge: “Is there any reason you could not serve as a juror […]
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May 4, 2011 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right Competencies: communications skills, teamwork, decision-making, influence skills, problem solving, planning Who benefits: any employee or team can benefit, useful in quality improvement programs, crucial for those whose work involves safety Consultant Usage: must read for consultants in healthcare or quality programs […]
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April 24, 2011 by Ken Nowack
“He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.†Lao Tzu It’s amazing just how many leaders I have coached over the years that don’t accurately see themselves or the impact of their behavior on others more clearly. Some have what I refer to as having the “no clue” gene (i.e., lack self-insight and self-awareness). It’s no […]
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April 17, 2011 by Ken Nowack
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live. “ Jim Rohn OK, in the interest of full disclosure I’ve had enough to eat since the beginning of the year to go into hibernation. So I’m entitled a bit to comment on the growing issue of the cost to organizations of leaders and employees […]
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