"Breath of Fresh Air" One of my fellow consultants in the speaking, coaching and training world, and quite successful at it I’ll add, was speaking with me about one of his business clients. Meaning not a one-on-one individual client – rather a company which pays him a monthly retainer to work with them and their business. The CEO of this company said, “You prevent us from breathing our own exhaust. You bring us…It’s Like A Breath Of Fresh Air.” Do you hear this – what the CEO was … [Read more...]
How Did You Feel The Very First Time?
What emotions come up when you experience something for the very first time? I remember the very first hurricane I went through onboard a merchant vessel, which was a bit top heavy at the time. The ship rocked from side to side all of a sudden and didn’t stop for hours. At one point, in the middle of a conversation it happened. Lunch went all over the place as yes, seasick for the first time ever! It was a doozy! Stop and think for a minute or two. What are some memories you have of first … [Read more...]
How Well Do You Communicate?
Think about communication “The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw Communication aboard a ship cannot be left to chance. Consider the variety of avenues communication takes place: Communication between the Captain and the crew Communication between the crew members Communication with other ships Communication from a shore side source such as an official from a port being entered or leaving Communication with … [Read more...]
How About Answering A Few Questions?
No this is not a ‘survey monkey’ email. In fact you don’t need to send in the answers. Just track your own answers to the following questions – 1. Do you know the fourth quarter starts next week? a. Yes b. I thought football games were played on one day. c. And your point is? d. Our fiscal year is not based on the calendar year. 2. For the fourth quarter my immediate plan is to – a. Plan a vacation as everything this year has been exceptional. b. It will need to be a great quarter for … [Read more...]
Do You Know Anyone Who Has A Degree In Leadership?
Do you know anyone who has a College Degree in Leadership? Something that I find absolutely fascinating is when there is a job opening, typically there is a very specific descriptive of the job itself. They have the requirements applicants need to have at a minimum years to even be considered for an interview. As the position open moves higher up in the organization each aspect, both the requirements of the role and the background or education, are strongly adhered to a certain number of … [Read more...]
Do You Resist Shifting?
Seriously, do you resist shifting? "If you want to make enemies try to change something." - Woodrow Wilson Let’s start with this thought – Everyone can be a leader, not everyone chooses to lead. Carley Fiorina said this to me recently in Orlando. Now one thing is for certain and tied to this statement – people do not like change – period end of story. When I go into companies to initially look around and speak with employees, I walk the work environment and see how things get done before … [Read more...]
