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Have you ever heard the expression that if it is in the papers, it must be correct. There is no shortage of information these days on leadership and organizational material. Articles in several major publications, books, blogs, and more. But do they all contain information that is accurate and helpful? How do you tell the good for the not so good. Rich and Maikel will talk about the importance of using critical thinking skills when...

So you are a successful manager, and you feel you are a good leader. But if asked, what would the people who you work with say about your leadership capability. Do they follow you becuase you say they have to, or do they do it out of respect? Or perhaps it is somewhere in between. How to you truly rank as a leader, and how do you recognize your strengths and talents to get to that next level.

Marshall Townsend has over 30 years of e...

It is ironic that in a day when technology is growing daily, people power and the strength of teams is reaching new heights. In a recent global survey of CEO's, STEM and digital skills are seen as important; however, it is the soft skills such as adaptability, problem-solving, creativity and leadership that are in the highest demand. Bottom line is software cannot imitate passion, character or collaborative spirit. Join Rich an...

It is important as a leader to realize that those people we lead are human. There will be times that emotions run high, tempers flare, and things do get said as a result. This is especially true working with large groups of people. As a leader, it is important to always remember that as human beings, we are all flawed. We all have feelings, emotions, times of uncertainty, and we will all inevetibly make mistakes. 

Rich and Maikel wi...

So you say that you have great communication skills and ability to effectively convey information to all aspects of your organizational team. But is there room for improvement in this critical leadership skill? If your team was asked, how would they rate your ability to communicate? What are some of the leading indicators that your communication skills are not as good as you may think?

Ronny Shumaker is a Master Certified Executive ...

The C-Suite is a bundle of nerves right now. Recent surveys show that 72% of all CEOs are worried about losing their jobs in 2022. In the same survey, 94% of all CEOs state that their companies need a major overhaul in the next three years; however, 57% say their companies can not move fast enough to initiate change. So what are the reasons behind the fear?

Dennis Pierce is a Master Certified Executive Coach with over 30 years of le...

Organizational Desperation, plain and simple. Apple announced today that they are paying key engineers up to $180K in bonuses and stock options to stay with the company. This was in response to Meta attempting to poach Apple's employees. Other organizations are doing the same while promoting employees into management roles they are not ready for. Senior leadership in 38% of fortune 1000 companies cite a thin leadership pipeline...

The business world around us is evolving. Over 4 Million employees walked off the job this past year which is cause for concern in and of itself. The thought of losing great employees can be stressful for leaders in any organization. So how can you set yourself up for a successful 2022 with all the changes going on around us? Rich and Maikel will discuss the importance of ongoing leadership and cultural development and offer some t...

We have all seen them before. The employees wandering from his or her work stations to breakroom and back again. Staring mindlessly at computer screens while consuming energy drinks in an effort to make it to quiting time. The endless cycle of going through the motions with no motivation, counting down the days until they get enough PTO to escape the mad house. All while those in positions of power are maneuvering for the next titl...

Women are a force to be reckoned with in the workplace. They are strong, determined, and highly focused. Research has also shown that Fortune 500 companies with a high representation of women on their boards regularly outperform those that do not. In fact, The number of women holding the position of CEO in 2021 at Fortune 500 companies is at an all-time high. Current statistics 29% of all senior management roles, globally, are fulf...

Self confidence, emotional control, disciplined, independent, mental strength. These are all attributes that we associate with leaders who are tough-minded and have a focus on successful organizations. But does being tough-minded mean that there is no room for compassion? On the contrary. Succesful, tough-minded leaders realize the importance of being an advocate for tenderhearted skills. Or in other words, tough-minded on focus an...

It has been said recently that it is difficult to find good employees that will stay with the organization. We would argue this point and state that it is not a lack of good employees, but a lack of effective leadership. So this opens up another question, Where do leaders start to resolve the problem of finding, hiring and retaining good employees?
Adam Ruplinger is a highly successful Master Business Coach who has shown leaders, en...

John Mattone's 50 Laws of Intelligent Leadership in several instances refer to the importance of leaders recognizing and appreciating those people in his or her organization. The sacrifice that each person makes to the overall success of what it is that the organization aspires to be. So often we get wound up in the day to day that the importance of a simple thank you or acknowledgement of a job well done gets away from us. 

Ric...

In the professional business world, it is estimated that as much as 11.4% of global executives have a dependency issue. In the corporate world, this problem is often ignored or poorly managed. Recognizing and dealing with the dependency of a leader is extremely difficult as most of these individuals may have little or no direct supervision, and often have dedicated employees in their circles that will do anything to protect his or ...

The Chief Executive Officer seat is not for everyone. It is tough place to be on a good day and a difficult position for organizations to fill. Over the past 10 years, more than 25% of the CEO positions that were vacated was involuntary. So what skills does it take to become a successful CEO? 

Jim Collings has served as as CEO for almost 30 years in large corporations and now for his own organization. He has the insight, knowledge, ...

Success can be defined is as many ways as the people that you ask. This can also be true for businesses; how do they define success. The same can be said for a culture of success. So what then are the differences?

Al Fragnoli is a Master Certified Executive Coach and a succesful business owner. In addition, Al has been a MLB Scout and can speak to the differences of business success and cultural success. Al joins Rich and Maikel on ...

The dog and pony show followed by the hoorah speach. We have all seen it at one time or another. The failed attempt at winning over the organization in order to sell culture. However, nothing is more contagious that true enthusiasm, passion and commitment in building a true winning culture. But is takes a commited, dedicated effort with true employee engagement lead by example to build that culture.

Ronny Shumaker is an expert in bu...

Being in leadership positions can at times be difficult at best. It is a guarantee that there will be times when fear of failure, burnout, self-motivation, stress, and simply being overworked will happen to the best of leaders. So how does keeping yourself both physically and mentally in shape help leaders navigate these rough patches in his or her career?

Presley Okobia is the CEO of Champion Athletics and former Head Strength and ...