Building a Corporate Culture of Trust
When I begin work with a client, it is usually safe to assume that they did not get out of bed that morning wondering how the corporate culture was impacting productivity. Culture often flies under the...
View ArticleTrinity Industries Prepares for U.S. Manufacturing Growth: An Interview with...
Trinity Industries, Inc. is one of North America’s largest manufacturers of transportation, construction, and industrial products. It is a multi-industry growth company that accomplishes market...
View ArticleLeadership 101: Understanding Other People
Clients often share stories about how they have developed their leadership approach. Their stories describe assumptions about how people should be led. The assumptions are things they have learned in...
View ArticleMyths about How Our Brains Work
Have you ever wondered what scientists are discovering about the brain? Well I was curious and decided to read John Medina’s book Brain Rules. Medina, a molecular biologist, shares what scientists...
View ArticleTen Ways to Build Great Partnerships
As the internet provides vast amounts of new information every day, it becomes more and more challenging to keep up with the skills, knowledge, and expertise we need to do our jobs. Working with...
View ArticleThe Three C’s for Gaining Speed in Execution
I have heard it said that the speed of the leader determines the speed of the team. In other words, the sense of urgency the leader demonstrates drives the performance speed of the team. I also...
View ArticleHow to Shift a Company’s Culture
The first question I ask clients is why would you want to shift the culture? What are the business reasons that make shifting the culture a productive thing to do? Shifting a company’s culture is...
View ArticleHow to Accelerate Leadership Performance through Coaching
Who really needs a coach? Even the most successful leaders are challenged with unpredictable shifts in market demand along with issues generated by constant change. These situations can create the...
View ArticleIs the Emperor with His New Clothes Leading in Your Organization?
Sometimes the childhood story of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” is a useful metaphor for business situations. The story is about an egotistical Emperor that was manipulated into wearing clothes made of...
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