In a recent conversation with a very successful business owner/leader we were exploring the challenges in his business with some of the emerging future leaders. They are the right people, doing a great effort and contributing to the success of not only the business but also to the others in the organization. You might think – where is the problem in that scenario?
Valentine’s Day may be a date on the calendar each February, but it is rooted in the foundations of the heart. At its core is “LOVE.” Whether from an ancient traditional story of a saint giving love to help others or a more secular perspective of showing affections for a loved one, our society needs to reflect on the truth behind love of neighbor. Today, go out of your way to say hello to someone you don’t know. Genuinely show them the simplest of love by this kind gesture which recognizes them as part of our human race.
As we continue our quest for success in 2023, I’m noticing that owners of businesses are repeatedly asking questions about how to get themselves and the future leadership aligned with the demands and priorities of the business. Whether it is the owner who is thinking about…
Our culture tends to live in 140-character snippets of information and expectations of split-second timing on decision making. Although there is definitely a place for each of these, we need to pause and reflect that not all actions, transactions and relationships are fully captured in these short bursts.
No, we are not still dealing with the pandemic or the aftermath of that situation. It is “Groundhog Day” in the US…
At the end of time what will our culture be remembered for? The outcome for our society is a large question which most of us never stop and ponder. How can we contribute to a productive society while helping to ensure our culture is worthy of remembering?
In the world of athletics, professionals and amateurs alike have success in their chosen sport not just because they show up and take action. It is because they execute to a defined plan. Take for instance a…
Without action all a culture has is wishful thinking. Dreaming is an important part of everyone’s growth and contribution to society. If dreams are never acted upon then it is only time spent in wonder. A culture built on converting dreams into reality can build magnificent results for all involved.
January is a traditional time for business to get everyone in alignment for a successful year. Kickoff meetings, revealing of business and strategic plans and any number of other activities to get the team setup for their greatest potential success. Effort and energy go into these rollouts but what happens after…
The saying “when the stars align” reference a time when just the right set of circumstances come into position and the result is greater or more spectacular than expected. Alignment is thus a key component to the ongoing success of a culture. When foundational elements align and remain in alignment then a culture can flourish. If out of alignment, then constant recurrence of challenges distracts a culture from blossoming into its full potential.