2020 was the year many of us could never have anticipated. The pandemic left nothing untouched, including how business was conducted. To meet the changing climate, a majority of companies shifted to a remote workplace and when it first began morale was high. Companies were reporting an increase in production, employees were enjoying the flexibility,…
Approximately 10 years ago, I opened my own business to help organizations, executive leaders and nonprofits learn how to maximize their leadership skills, understand their teams’ unique abilities and help maximize productivity. Prior to that, I spent the better part of two decades working in the banking industry. I wasn’t necessarily looking to jump from…
As a CEO or partner, it’s not easy to build a great, high-performing team. It takes a strong leader to establish standards of performance, and work to ensure that your team will perform at or above those standards. While your team can possess all the skills needed to perform their job, there are two critical…
When it comes to business performance, there are several variables involved. It isn’t just one matrix or the CEO, but these three primary factors: planning, data and people. These factors, and why they matter, are described in greater detail below. Planning First, you have to have a plan in place. If you don’t…
2019 is nearly here. Like most, you’re probably reflecting on this last year – both professionally and personally – trying to determine what worked, what didn’t and what you want to focus on moving forward. The beauty of a new year is a fresh start. But candidly speaking, that fresh start and the new resolutions…
Strategic planning can be a complex process. It can take some time for your executive leadership team to review the company’s objectives, and then state what is needed to achieve those objectives. While this process and your strategy may take a little time, the way you communicate your strategic plan to your employees doesn’t have…
Did you know that many professionals employ coaches? While the term coaching is still mostly associated with athletes, there are numerous leaders and executives that use coaches for the same reason an athlete does: they want to become better at what they do. Even still, many people tend to struggle with this question: Do I…
When it comes to professional coaching, there are a plethora of different coaches to choose from. The two most common professional coaches are known as an Executive Coach and a Business Coach. If you are familiar with these coaching titles, then you may have also assumed they are the same. You are not alone; many…
What makes a project manager great? Quickly defined, a great project manager is someone that can successfully lead teams and projects effectively. While this definition is true, it’s also extremely broad. Those in project management know just how many skills and qualities are at play to get the job done. In this post, we are…
A successful project allows your team to thrive. But what makes a project successful? Is it a timely delivery? Staying on budget? Is it all in the results? Let us also consider this: can we actually plan for success? We can tell you with absolute certainty that great project management can help you achieve success.…