u·biq·ui·tous (yo͞oˈbikwədəs). This is one of those hard to pronounce words that make people around the user say, “She must be real smart!” However, the word is a good one to use when describing change. Ubiquitous means “all over the place” or “pervasive”. And that describes all the change surrounding us – it’s everywhere!
Read more6 Top Resources for Your Digital Media Strategy
In a world where technology and the way we interact are constantly changing, it can be hard to keep up with the ever-shifting realm of digital media. Here are some of the top resources for helping you create a more effective digital media strategy.
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Breaking the Cycle of Living to Impress
Why do the majority of us try to impress others?
It probably begins as a child when you start to compare what you have or don’t have to others around you. Then, it is reinforced by so many others who really mean well. Sometimes it’s your parents who want you to have the best, so they can be seen as parents who give their kid only the best. It’s also reinforced by the kids you hang out with or by the “cool” kids in the neighborhood.
Read more7 Actions of Leaders with High EQ
Leaders who consistently display emotional maturity are more likely to have a high performing and loyal team following them. But being an emotionally intelligent (EQ) leader takes a lot of hard work over time. EQ skills are best developed by focusing on one or two at a time and practicing them until they start to come naturally.
Read moreWhat Is Causing Your Conflict?
Unresolved conflict in the workplace is expensive on many fronts. However, conflict can be a critically important component in the formation of high-functioning teams. The key is knowing how to allow the right amount and the right kind of conflict into the system without letting it escalate into a damaging dispute. To do this, we must understand the different root causes of conflict. Which of the following 7 points is the root cause of your conflict?
Read moreHow to Boost Your Team's Performance
Researchers in behavioral neuroscience have made some stunning discoveries about how our brain cells actually create a chemical connection with others. This is measurably true between leaders and their followers. Simply stated, a leader’s mood drives the mood of the team. Leaders who consistently manifest emotional maturity (high emotional intelligence) will likely have a high performing and loyal team following them.
Read more7 Steps to Getting your Leadership Back on Track
Most people don’t like to think about their shortcomings. However, none of us are perfect. Here we have identified the top 14 bad behaviors that harm a leader’s effectiveness and influence. Do you see traces of any of these in your life?
Read moreHow Healthy is Your Board?
When you go to the doctor or the emergency room, one of the first things they do is take your vital signs. These signs are called “vital” for a reason. When any one of the vital signs, like blood pressure or temperature, is far out of the acceptable range, you know you have a problem that needs to be dealt with. The same is true for boards; you need to regularly check the vital signs. The following lists include vital signs related to healthy and unhealthy boards.
Read more9 Ways to Build Momentum
One of the most important things we have learned about organizational momentum is just how fast it can change. Organizations were once much more resilient to large and rapid fluctuations of momentum than they are today. These nine steps will help you to maintain the momentum you already have and build upon it.
Read more5 Keys to Contentment
Living a life of contentment is not easy, especially if you will have to radically change your lifestyle in order to do it. Here are five key steps to help you on your way to choosing contentment. Many of these principles even come from the Bible!
Read moreTop 3 Elements Needed for High Momentum
There are many factors that play into organizational momentum, but from my consulting experience, there are three elements that are present in high momentum organizations.
Read more7 Issues Stopping Leaders from Delegating
If you ever feel work hours are far too many, emails and texts overwhelming, problems to solve never ending, and projects to complete ever growing, you are drowning! One fascinating thing about “drowning” in life is that it is often an element essential to life, just like water, that is killing you! Water is a good thing, but an unmanaged, excessive amount of it can literally bury you.
Read moreBuilding Trust Part 6: Consistency
People tend to trust people who show predictability or consistency. When someone is erratic or unpredictable, we are less likely to trust him or her. For example, if a supervisor is friendly and joking around one day, then the next day is angry and withdrawn, and another day is serious and reserved, people will develop a sense of uncertainty about this leader and begin to question their consistency.
Read moreBuilding Trust Part 5: Connectedness
Relationships play a vital role in building and maintaining trust. When people are relationally connected to one another, they have a greater opportunity to know what is happening in the lives of others, to manifest care and concern when needs are discovered, and to keep potential for conflict and misunderstanding to a minimum.
Read moreBuilding Trust Part 4: Competence
Competence is primarily concerned with an individual’s or organization’s capacity to perform a task or role with an acceptable level of proficiency.Sometimes people start in a position or role where they initially have the necessary competence to succeed. However, influences such as organizational growth, reduced personal energy level, personal problems, or cultural shifts can ultimately result in a decline in proficiency.
Read moreBuilding Trust Part 3: Concern
People tend to have confidence and trust in those who they perceive show authentic concern for them. In Philippians 2, Paul explains how we should imitate Christ in our actions and attitudes, including demonstrating concern for others.
Read moreBuilding Trust Part 2: Character
Character refers to a person’s intrinsic value system and external actions. Areas often associated with character are honesty, fairness, and hard work. Character is the second value we are focusing on to build trust because the way others perceive your character will effect how much they trust you. Below are four ways to help you form good character and earn the trust and respect of those around you.
Read moreBuilding Trust Part 1: Communication
The 6 Trust Gauges to the right graphically describe how trust works among people and in organizations. All people have expectations of themselves and others, but they may not be understood, agreed upon, or fair. These expectations fall into one or more of the following categories: communication, character, concern, competence, connectedness, and consistency. Trust is built when we prove reliable by meeting the expectations others have of us in these six areas.
Read more6 Ways to Scorch Organizational Vision and Momentum
One of the most important things we have learned about organizational momentum is just how fast it can change. Organizations were once much more resilient to large and rapid fluctuations of momentum than they are today.
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