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The Impact of Honesty
In this video I talk about honesty and how honesty on its own may not be enough to leave a lasting impact. While it’s true that honesty is very important for those conversations, we must Read more…
Your vision for what the team will accomplish in the future is everything!
Without a good vision, good people (clients or employees) won’t be attracted to work with you
Leadership influence is based on our ability to:
1 - communicate and connect with others; form strong relationships
2 - develop a game plan; what we are doing and why is that important?
3 - implement the game plan; proven step by step approaches and systems to advance
4 - help others learn and grow; duplicate our leadership skills through developing the team’s emerging leaders
Teams do not outperform their members’ abilities:
1 - Recruit the right people
2 - Put the right people in the right positions and roles
3 - Build a values-based culture together - one team!
4 - Establish high standards (daily behaviors and habits) that align the team’s members with the mission to be accomplished - your vision!
We recognize that as a leader, you want to be respected for what you know, appreciated for what you do and liked for who you are. In order to accomplish that, you need approaches that are tailored for your unique leadership style and the character makeup of your team.
The problem? You won’t find the recipe for success in a book or on the internet, so stop looking online for ideas or answers that won’t work. 1- They don’t know you, 2- they don’t know your team and 3- they don’t care about your service or product!
Stop struggling on your own!
A leader in sport (coach) can paint an inspiring picture of the future by describing what it will feel like to win a national championship. By sharing the story of WHAT we are trying to accomplish and WHY that is important, coaches help their team form an emotional connection to their vision and mission.
“A team that’s not emotionally connected is never really physically prepared”. Marc Guevremont
In business, it’s no different! If you have an idea or a vision you would like others to buy into, you’ll need to describe what winning feels like. If you’re struggling to piece it all together, we can help!
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In this video I talk about honesty and how honesty on its own may not be enough to leave a lasting impact. While it’s true that honesty is very important for those conversations, we must Read more…
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Canisius hockey team takes on the Circle of Impact Challenge! It has been an absolute pleasure working with Canisius men’s hockey team. I wish you all the best for the future! The Circle of Impact Read more…
In this video, I talk about how leaders can earn trust and respect from people around them. A common misconception among leaders is that they view trust and respect as a goal. For instance one might say, "if only I had the trust and respect of my team, then things would be perfect!" The fact of the matter is trust and respect is not an end state. It's a daily grind that leaders must EARN each and every day.
Your team’s biggest challenge today may have nothing to do with an external competitor. Your biggest challenge may be an inability to communicate effectively. Quote by Robert McCloskey: “I know that you believe that you Read more…
When our grandson Henry was beginning to stand on his own, it was obvious that he wanted to walk independently. He showed a curiosity and passion for walking. The challenge he faced was that his Read more…
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To reach the best version of ourselves requires 4 distinct actions: 1- Decision: To “cut-out” everything and everyone that doesn’t bring us closer to our goal. 2- Commitment: To resist the temptation to allow the Read more…