Virtual peer group coaching works. We have been running a beta test for almost 18 months with peer-based accountability groups, Pro-circles. These groups consist of up to seven participants, a facilitator/coach and in some cases, a scribe. These meetings are run through a cloud-based video conference solution and range from industry specific, general, mid-level management…
“It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important.” – Arthur Conan Doyle A three-year-old girl sat in the middle of the trail trying to put on her shoe. She was making a very determined face and was, undoubtedly, going to get it done. A man with…
“It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do.” – John Baptiste Molière Steven Covey suggests that as human beings, we’re pretty good at staying focused for about 90 days before we “squirrel” out and go chase other shiny objects. I would agree…
Alex Goodier is a virtual assistant to Kris Kluver and others. She is also at the helm of InsideEA, a new offering that helps you become the best assistant you can be. Are you a manager who is thinking about getting your first assitant? Have one that needs a little push? That’s her specialty! What…
“What gets measured gets done.” – Peter Drucker Key performance indicators, dashboards, weekly numbers, or scorecards…whatever you call them, tracking weekly performance metrics will have a positive impact on the outcome. When leaders are looking to track numbers, they often go to where the numbers are: the accountant and the sales staff. While these are…
“Dialogue is the most effective way of resolving conflict.” – Tenzin Gyatso, The 14th Dalai Lama Last week’s blog introduced the idea of conflict avoidance. This week, we will provide a few simple ideas on how to avoid it. For the record, I no longer participate in the activities I mentioned last week (worry, complain,…
“Whenever you’re in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.” …
I watched her stand on the precipice of the 164-foot waterfall, her brow furrowed in a determined look. Leaning back on the slippery rock, she was now at a 90-degree angle, knees bent in a strong stance with the river’s water rushing around her feet, trusting in her harness. Reka and I were privileged to…
“We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails” – Bertha Calloway We’ve ventured through the steps of goal-setting, narrowing down our dreams, and the importance of making time for ourselves and our partners. As you go through the weeks within your quarter, you’ll begin to see where you were more aggressive with…
“Vision without execution is hallucination.” – Thomas Edison Okay, let’s recap. So far, you’ve learned to establish goals, build a plan accordingly, visualize success, shift your perspective, and create impactful, doable lists to achieve your dreams. You’ve made it this far and you’ve done amazing work; in fact, you’ve joined a very small minority of…