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Option 1. Americans are known throughout the world as a country of optimists. We were founded as the "New World", we foster Nobel Prizes and Patents and innovations that imply global leadership for centuries to come. The defining question is "What's next?" Consider...
... the following list. I urge you to develop a similar list for yourself. Since 1997 I have been trying, and regularly failing on occasion. 1. Just in Time Coaching, JIT Coach, JIT Peer. For individuals and organizations to quantify the ROI of coaching, and...
Since 1997, I have been delivering value to clients. That fact means that I market and sell my services every day. In everything I do and say... Years ago I coached a new franchisee in the Sandler Sales Program, called President's Club. Pat needed to distinguish...
You may know that John Maxwell has written several best sellers, including "Developing the Leader Within You" and "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership." At one time he managed two leadership training companies- one in the business world, and one in the christian...
In February, 2012, we surveyed 24 energy industry leaders in the Charlotte, NC region. Here are their responses to the question: What are the most significant challenges facing your company in the next 12 months? What do you think of this data? 1. To see the...
In February, 2012, 24 energy industry leaders responded to a short survey. Here are their responses to item #3: What are the top 3 competencies of the top leaders at your company? What do you think of these responses? 1. For the complete 21012 Energy Leadership...
Hello Ric, So nice to see you yesterday. (I'm excited about the volunteer work we are doing for …) Yesterday we talked about the possibility of providing assessments for senior leaders at Company ABC. We have never discussed your need for multi-method, multi rater...
Recently I watched a Netflix video on the Dalai Lama... And he stated that poor people smile more often. If the reincarnated Buddha, a fountain of wisdom and mystery for hundreds of thousands of people, were to hit me with a hammer, then perhaps I should listen. Is...
... maybe. Consider your antecedents. "Antecedents" refers to your family or origin, parents, and grandparents. These are "your people." They left you with strong messages about your probability of success. If in doubt, read Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. If still in...
Perhaps you have seen this chart from Q4, 2012? This data amazed me. The red line indicates corporate earnings, which are at an all time high. The blue line indicates individual wage earnings, which are at an all time low. The gap between these lines is one...
Since 1997, I have provided an unconditional guarantee on coaching services from Action Learning Associates. There is no "fine print." If you are not happy, then I do not want your money. With many clients, I offer a coaching for results guarantee. If we agree to...
Jim Rohn, the great business consultant and philosopher, tells a story about his childhood. You may like this story... As a boy Jim learned that he had two choices: 1. He could work for others and earn a wage. As an employee. For as long as he was able. 2. Or, he...