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Being world-class requires a Vision, MAP, and Guide
When you hear the phrase “World Class,” what comes to mind? Who do you consider to be “World Class”? Professional athletes like Michael Phelps? Or maybe a Jeff Bezos? What makes them “World Class”? At Solutions 21, we have researched and studied World-Class Performers...
Your five-a-day leadership habits
It’s a phrase we commonly associate with the number of fruits and vegetables we aspire to consume each day to maintain a healthy diet. I offer you the opportunity to explore your leadership health similarly to five daily habits. Leadership over time has become a...
Solutions 21 Celebrates Purple House’s 150th Birthday with a Fresh Coat of Paint
Clarksville, Tennessee — Local leadership development firm Solutions 21 is excited to announce its 150th birthday present for Clarksville’s historic purple house. Now home to Solutions 21’s Nashville office, the colorful Lurton-Conroy House is nestled in...
What’s your frequency?
When you hear the phrase, “We need to get this done,” what is your reaction? For some, it’s a call to jump into the situation and solve the problem firsthand. For others, it’s a directive to organize the right people and resources to accomplish a goal. The first is a...
Knowing is not half the battle—in fact, it’s more like the first step
As the entire world we knew continues to shift even further online, I decided to enroll in an online course titled “The Science of Well-Being.” Originally the most popular course in Yale’s history, The Science of Well-Being is now one of the most popular and...
If you’re going to drop the ball, make sure it’s the right one
I recently came across a Twitter thread from earlier this year about work/life balance and the metaphor of juggling glass balls and plastic balls. After a bit of research, I discovered that this metaphor originated from Brian Dyson (former CEO of Coca-Cola) during his...
The Energizer generation: it just keeps going and going
Doesn’t it feel like Gen Y have been the up-and-comers in business for an incredibly long time? Their demands for new ways of thinking disrupted the status quo, and every other week, an article runs on what industries Millennials are killing next, from napkins to...
Your time to celebrate
World-Class Performers get over losses quickly and use positive self-talk. They’re foundational skills that help them push through the hard times and hard work of their craft. Embedded in these two behaviors is the concept of celebration. If you’re reading this,...
Consolidate the advantage
Consolidating the advantage means taking what you learned and making it a permanent part of how you operate. Making these new learning experiences permanent – many of which we might never have uncovered otherwise – we can take our decisions made in the middle of...
K-I-S-S in transition
In my professional career, I’ve had many unique roles and jobs. As I think back on each of those jobs, the areas that were not as clear were my transition periods from one leadership level to the next. One transition period stands out above the rest for me. My boss...
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