Gavin walked into the office on Monday morning with purpose in his stride and a feeling of confidence. It was the start of a new quarter. As a salesperson, Gavin felt the feast or famine pressure of hitting the…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We have our third lesson from Jim Davis this week as he shares more of his experiences and what he has learned from the people he encountered along the way. Jim is a trusted colleague whom I have worked with…
Our post this week is written by Jim Davis. Jim is a trusted colleague whom I have worked with for nearly ten years creating and delivering leadership development training programs. He draws from a wealth of unique experience, and has…
“Twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty – Ready-or-not, here I come!” I was playing hide-and-seek with my kids the other day. It was a joyful time of trying to find the elusive spot that no one would find, and surprising a child tucked…
The Systematic Leadership Model is a simple process that is incredibly valuable when moving a new product or service. Enjoy this short training video, and don’t forget to download the Systematic Leadership Style Assessment, available at this link and on…
Recently, I was delivering a training session on the principles and skills of giving and receiving feedback to a group of people in India. During a break, one of the participants pulled me aside and asked, “How do you know…
I have often heard the statement, “You should hire people who are smarter than you.” You might want to reconsider this proposition before jumping on the bandwagon of this leadership ideology. To begin, let me define a smart person. This…
With the rise of social media, a compelling addiction to our devices, and a culture of privacy, has the art of building personal relationships diminished? Honestly, I am not sure I know the answer. However, I do believe that the…
I few weeks ago I was doing a training session for managers on Motivation with MRI Global in Kansas City. As part of the training and to warm up the group, I teach people how to applaud. It sounds elementary,…
The culture of a team is defined by the behaviors of that team. Identify the behaviors and you will know the culture. It is that simple. I have had the opportunity to work with thousands of teams over the…