by Bill Treasurer | Sep 18, 2019 | Latest Updates
As leaders, we expect employees to perform their jobs competently when we assign tasks and projects. The details for which (we are sure) are crystal clear. When the work is complete, we anticipate the outcome will meet all of our professional expectations. But some...
by Bill Treasurer | Sep 4, 2019 | Latest Updates
By Becky Jarrell The following is an original blog post by Becky Jarrell. It is based on the importance of good meetings as presented in her new book, POW-erful Meetings. I believe in meetings. At least, I believe in good meetings. Unfortunately, there are so many...
by John Havlik | Aug 14, 2019 | Latest Updates
Last month we talked about “coaching excellence” and the newsletter offered articles and tips on how to excel as a coach/mentor/leader. This month’s blog is a continuation of that theme, with a few more “secrets” to share as you continue down the path to coaching...
by John Havlik | Jul 23, 2019 | Latest Updates
As most of you have come to know, my nickname is “Coach.” It’s a byname that’s followed me for nearly 40 years, a moniker I gained when I started my Navy career on the pool deck training swimmers at the Naval Academy, but not formally bestowed upon me as my official...
by John Havlik | Jun 18, 2019 | Latest Updates
It’s your first day as a “leader” and you’re basking in the glow of your advancement! Life is good, your ego is riding high from your promotion, your first cup of morning coffee is perfect, and you’re thinking this is easy…what can go wrong? And then the phone rings....
by Bill Treasurer | Jun 6, 2019 | Courageous Coaching, Latest Updates, Leadership Development
As a leader, you should expect a fair amount of uncomfortable conflict as part of your role. Conflict is an inevitable part of the job. At some point in time, members of your team will disagree with you, or with each other. But, conflict actually can be an impetus for...