The 3-C’s of Connection
Collaboration, Communication and Cooperation – these are the 3-C’s of Connection. Mastering connection within today’s integrated teams does not just happen – but it is necessary for high performance and…
Is Technical Competence Enough?
“Is it not enough that I am good at my job?” The simple and short answer to this question is, “no!” In 1627, English poet, John Donne, wrote that “no…
The Brain/Behaviour Connection
“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” – Marcus Aurelius, Joint 16th Emperor of the Roman Empire. In his book,…
Attentiveness – Focus on Others
Developing a strategy for ‘Connection’ can have enormous influence on the way your people think and connect, and plays an important role in fundamental transformation of any businesses culture and…
In Pursuit of Performance (not Perfection)
“Gentlemen, we are going to relentlessly chase perfection, knowing full well we will not catch it, because nothing is perfect. But we are going to relentlessly chase it, because in…
Trust or Collaboration?
The fundamental purpose of building and sustaining trust is to accomplish tasks and achieve goals. This is true for any enterprise, whether for-profit or not-for-profit. In this way, trust is…
Be Great A Decade At A Time
I recently listened to an author say that if they reflected on their life in the past three decades, and taken into account all the unique changes that occurred in…
Be the Leader People Want to Follow
In today’s professional world, people are craving effective leadership. Middle level managers and their team members are overburdened and uninspired by individuals holding titled positions of authority providing neither effective…