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The name of the game
Every once and a while, the world of sports and business collide. This is one of those times. And as a retired NFL quarterback - and unbiased, third-party observer - I would be remiss not to discuss the latest power struggle between player and coach. In this...
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The Eisenhower matrix: assessing priorities & taking action
When most people hear the name “Eisenhower,” thoughts of excellence, humility, and stoicism are spurred. And while there is no doubt Dwight D. Eisenhower was one of the most effective leaders our country has ever produced, his success did not come by chance, nor was...
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Organizations aren’t effectively transferring knowledge (and they should be): backed by research
One of the most significant challenges business leaders face is the transfer of knowledge from one generation of workers to the next. With 10,000 Baby Boomers retiring every day, there is extensive institutional value walking out the door. At Solutions 21, we have...
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The wrong question
As I travel across the country speaking with executives about leadership development, I encounter the same question in almost every meeting. The question: “What’s the ROI that we should count on when investing in developing future leaders?” Valid question. I,...
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Winning less
Rock-solid individual contributors win — a lot. Winning becomes their reputation, and you hear it in how others describe them. “They get things done.” “They figure things out.” “I can trust that, if I give it to them, I know it will get done.” For these individual...
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Cruise ship or battleship: what’s your organizational culture?
Historians had this to say about the purpose of the RMS Titanic: Traveling on the Titanic was a voyage of purpose, primarily to transport mail, cargo and passengers, many of whom were emigrating, as steadily and safely as possible. Designed to withstand harsh...
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The greatest challenge facing executives: backed by research
Leaders are faced with challenges every day. Some large. Some small. In today’s 21st-century workforce, there is one significant challenge that is weighing on the minds of company leaders across industries around the world. The challenge - developing future...
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Next leaders: here are five job duties no one is telling you about
Business owners are worried about handing off crucial responsibilities to their next leaders. Next leaders are frustrated that their bosses won’t entrust them with bigger decisions. Why the disconnect? In our research, there are five skills that executives are looking...
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Executive coaching is effective: backed by research
Having a coach is not reserved solely for athletes. Just as a coach helps to guide a team on the field, ice, or court, a coach can assist professionals navigate workplace challenges. A concept that once was seen as negative has grown in popularity in recent years....
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Servant or leader: the 21st-century workforce desires both
Seven years ago, I became the chief executive for an organization of over 600 employees, the largest organization I had the honor to lead in my then 18-year career. As I contemplated how to lead the organization and develop the vision for the team, I was reminded by...
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