Always Lead

You are always leading whether you are in a leadership role or not. Some of the most influential leaders are those that do not necessarily hold a position or have a title. Understand you have a responsibility to lead, people are watching and hopefully following your...

Be Direct With Respect

So often we don’t want to say something, or give feedback out of fear that we will hurt others feelings. Yet, we want others to give us feedback and tell us if we are missing something. Being direct with respect helps improve the ability to give feedback and have it...

Lead With Questions: Impact4Results

Good questions help you to gain information, expand your perspective, understand others, get smarter and ultimately engage more effectively. Ask questions before you offer an opinion, a recommendation or a thought. Others will listen more intently if you lead with...

Expand Your Focus Frame

A way to expand our perspective is to change our focus frame. Like a window, we only see what is on the other side of the glass. Our goal should be to make that window bigger. Ask Yourself: What are you seeing? What are others are seeing? What do you see that you...

Impact4Results: What Excuses Are You Making?

We make excuses for not doing something, saying something, or taking risks. When you hear yourself making an excuse ask yourself: “Is this true?” Sometimes the excuse is true and you need heed those concerns. Often, an excuse is just that, an excuse. Look past the...

There is Always More to the Story

We think we know what is going on, why others react the way they do, what motivates people, and why things are the way they are. Be aware that you only see a small part of their story. Everyone has a story and you will likely never know the whole of...