The Power Of Choice
We have the power of choice and we can choose how we see the world. What are we doing with the knowledge that we already have? The Matrix is one of my favorite movies. It shows that we live in two distinct worlds.
Not Perfect… But Consistent
Trying to be perfect is a huge challenge; however, we can be consistent. Early in my career as a network engineer, I spent a lot of time wiring cabinets that housed network equipment. While working at the GE Military Systems Division, I had the opportunity to […]
Fighting the Battle Before the Battle
We don’t often realize that we are in the midst of fighting the battle before the battle really begins. I’m sitting at my desk with a number of documents opened on my laptop. I start to skim through the collection of documents that I need to […]
Building Communities Old School… Face to Face
Leaders have a knack for building communities of leaders.
I was recently invited to attend a networking lunch meeting. The meeting facilitator was a young energetic guy who takes pride in researching ways to improve his skills as a leader. The […]
Demystifying Personality Tests
The data from personality tests will only help us in the long run to build better versions of ourselves. A few years ago we brought a new washing machine. The new machine ran well in the first year but one day it started to make a […]
Self-Leadership: High Performance Thinking
High performance thinking is a key component of self-leadership. Have you ever been in the super market where the lines are long, the air conditioning is barely blowing and you are primed to blow a gasket? As you are collecting yourself to muster a little more […]
Are You A Curious Leader?
Should we be a curious leader?
We all know that most kids are very curious and they just can’t get enough of asking questions. At the age of three or four they will ask extensive and expansive questions to no end. What are you doing? Why are you […]
Onboarding Process: It’s an Investment!
The onboarding process is the catalyst for energizing new hires and employee retention. Imagine you are at a networking event and you meet a person that appears to be a great fit for your organization. The level of excitement has peaked for both parties and contact […]
Resiliency: Can You Bounce Back?
A train does not have the resiliency of an all wheel drive truck. When a train derails the engineer does not have the ability to maneuver the train back on the tracks. Whether the issues are minor or major, some leaders get derailed and have a hard […]
Accountability: The Beauty of a Business Analyst
Having a business analyst to assist in maintaining a high level of accountability within an organization is a beautiful experience. The role or position of the business analyst is crucial in bridging the gap between the business and stakeholders. They are change agents that gather requirements from […]
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