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Servant leaders: engage, equip, encourage, and empower
Throughout my tenure coaching a variety of clients across the country, I’m often asked the secret to leadership. Many managers want to know the quickest and easiest way to make their direct reports effective and successful within their organization. Here’s the hard...
Remote workplace strategy – now is the time!
Organizations across the globe are immediately buckling down to determine how to maintain consistency and normalcy of business. Considering the recent misfortunes surrounding COVID-19, companies of all sizes, and in all sectors, are stepping back into boardrooms to...
Energy management: balance vs. focus
As I coach leaders throughout the country and across vast industry verticals, the one word I often hear to describe how they are doing is “busy.” “I’m so busy with this,” and “I’m so busy with that,” followed by the self-induced confidence boost, “…but it’s all good...
What’s in a name(tag)?
On your first day starting at Solutions 21, you get a magnetic name tag with our logo that you can use at events. Or, at least that’s what Isabel, the newest member of our team, thinks is part of joining our organization. Here’s why. Isabel started the same day we had...
Today’s modern-day talent recruitment concerns
A few weeks ago, I spent several days working with an international company who is facing one of the most difficult challenges in today’s workforce: attracting suitable talent. And they’re not alone. In fact, almost three quarters (72.8%) of employers are having a...
What soil are you cultivating?
As an avid reader, I’m always looking for stories to relate and align with my life, business ventures, and leadership. Some of my favorite writers, like Ken Blanchard, have a knack for writing in parables (a story used to teach a lesson) to impart a leadership...
Amplifying productivity with stress
The hustle and bustle of the holidays is upon us and increasing stress can build quickly, both at work and at home. Project deadlines, unresolved conflict at work, holiday travels, an unexpected visit from Cousin Eddie, or missing those who cannot be with us cause...
Disciplined habits revisited: email triage & time batching
Do you dread checking your email inbox on Monday morning? Do you experience anxiety watching email after email come in and wonder how you’ll find the time to read and respond to each? How do you navigate the myriad of to-do lists, tasks, and emails with the time you...
90% of data
“90 percent of the data in the world has been created in the last two years.” That’s a quote from a new podcast episode I heard. You might have come across that data point, as well. It’s often mentioned to highlight the far-reaching implications of technology and...
“That’s leadership, man.”
As our Director of Leadership Development, Tyler Palko, celebrates his six-year anniversary as part of the Solutions 21 team, this past week – Wednesday, November 13th to be exact – included an additional anniversary. Fifteen years ago, as quarterback at...