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April 16, 2021
Three Key Components To Transform Strategy Into Results
How strategic are you?
When we talk about being strategic we focus more on thinking and planning, than on leading and achieving. The reality is that “being strategic” requires both; it’s the full transformation from dream to result. It’s not that we forget to transform our vision, but often our approach to leading that change is not effective enough to generate our desired results. Here is a model for strategic transformation-how to make your vision...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on April 16, 2021
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May 15, 2020
What does “New Normal” mean?
Your Business, Team, Career… “Reimagined”
First of all, let’s agree to some fundamentals. “New Normal” DOES NOT mean everything looks the same from one business to another. It also DOES NOT mean that the changes you make are limited to adding in safety measures per state and local requirements.
What New Normal DOES MEAN is that you have some work to do…
How to Define Your New Normal (Phase One)
1) Define what your “New Normal” looks like (including safety...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on May 15, 2020
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March 29, 2020
C0VID-19: Gamechanger for Business Leaders, Managers, Employees
How to calm short-term unrest, and ensure long-term success.
Are you freaking out yet? Whether you answer Yes, No or Maybe, chances are your employees answer YES!…therefore you need to be a calming force during these difficult times. Here we will tackle what that means for you, and what actions can you take to move your team forward through this chaos.
Many in our workforce today have never faced a crisis like this one. Those of us who have years of wisdom….can offer some advice based on personal experience. I’d like to share...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on March 29, 2020
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November 13, 2018
Do Your Part To Help Our Veterans Succeed
Management Advice From Veterans Who Made The Corporate Transition
Here is a great article that we like to remind all leaders and managers about each year.
Many private sector companies actively seek out Ex-Military Officers to fill employment opportunities. They hire them into their leadership programs and management positions with a great deal of confidence that they will bring a unique skill set and accelerated management experience to strengthen their organization. These individuals can walk into a leadership or management role, learn quickly, make decisions...Continue reading
By Dan WoodsPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on November 13, 2018
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July 24, 2017
The Truth About Leading Organizational Change
3 Lessons Every Leader & Manager Can Learn From
Organizational strategists help business leaders realize their strategy by framing the organization necessary to achieve it. They look at what the organization is today vs. the business leader’s vision for the future, and then develop the changes necessary to achieve the desired results.
Here's the problem...it's still up to the leader to implement that change and most leaders fail at doing so.
Why is that? The answer is not so obvious. In fact, the reason is often blamed on the...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on July 24, 2017
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October 6, 2015
Crafting a Successful Business Strategy vs. Committing to One
Leader Engagement – 4 Steps to Ensure Your Commitment to Lead Change
Whether you are leading a corporation or building your small business, crafting a successful business strategy is bound to be one of your key objectives. But when executives are asked if their strategies will be successful, the results are impressive...in an unimpressive way. According to a 2011 Booz & Company Executive Survey, 53% of executives do not believe their company’s strategy will lead to success, 63% say they have too many conflicting priorities and 54% say their company’s way of...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on October 6, 2015
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March 25, 2015
Are you getting the most out of your leadership?
Now is the time for your leadership to step up and help you.
When you are a manager or a leader for the first time, there is so much emphasis put on how you will lead your team. What are you doing to engage and empower your employees? How are you managing your budget? Is the work getting done? How do you manage your time? How do you plan for vacation and sick leave?
Those are all very important as you ramp up and continue your journey as a leader. However, I have a different question for you today.
Are you...Continue reading
By Emilie ShoopPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on March 25, 2015
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March 10, 2015
Emotional Intelligence as a New Leader
4 Ways to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence
Many studies have been performed showing us that your EQ (Emotional Quotient) is a better predictor for your success in business and life than your IQ. What we have also found over the years is that you can work to grow your EQ over time. Your Emotional Intelligence as a new leader gets tested almost immediately. Continuing to work on improving not only your Emotional Intelligence, but the EI of your team will greatly improve the results of your team.
One client of mine had begun...Continue reading
By Emilie ShoopPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on March 10, 2015
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February 22, 2015
Interim Executives Can Create Value
The Right Interim for the Job
As businesses work daily to align their products and services to fulfill the needs and expectations of its customers, frequently circumstances surface that initiate corrective or “interim” actions. In most instances, these actions are directed at a specific issue and generally drawn from past experiences. In any event, interim solutions are meant to address, fix and enhance overall customer service thereby creating value for the customer and ultimately the company.
However, when the...Continue reading
By David ShafferPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on February 22, 2015
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February 3, 2015
What’s the Big Picture?
3 Steps to get you and your team up to speed.
When you move into a supervisor or managerial role for the first time, typically you have been doing the work in your business or organization. You have been making the widgets. You have been selling the widgets. You have been supporting the users of the widgets.
As you move into your new role, one skill to learn to help you become even more successful as a leader is to understand “what’s the big picture”. The more you lead with the big picture in mind,...Continue reading
By Emilie ShoopPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on February 3, 2015
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