by Bill Bliss | Jul 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
There are times when we just want to compare ourselves to others. I know, comparisons generally have only one of two outcomes – either pride that you are better than someone else, or shame that you don’t quite measure up to someone else. Nevertheless, I was reminded...
by Bill Bliss | Jul 12, 2016 | Leadership
I am working with a divisional president who doesn’t like to deal with conflict. In fact, he tends to ignore it when it rears its somewhat ugly head. The impact it has on his operation can be significant. Truth be told, conflict can be hard to deal with; I can’t...
by Bill Bliss | Jul 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
As I write this message, we are about at the mid-year mark of 2016. I’m tempted to say something like, “Time really does fly” or “Can you believe half of 2016 has already passed?” Yet, if I heard those statements made by anyone else to me, I’d immediately get an...
by Bill Bliss | Jun 6, 2016 | Employee Hiring & Retention, Leadership, Talent Retention
As leaders, we all value high performers who work with us, right? Of course we do. Why then, are we surprised when they inform us they are leaving for another opportunity? It is likely because of the way we have treated them, or not treated them. And news flash…it’s...
by Bill Bliss | Apr 28, 2016 | Bill's Blog, Coaching, Executive Coaching
Just like medical doctors must meet requirements for continuing education, the best and most successful leaders also are committed to continually developing, refining and enhancing their leadership skills. Is Executive Coaching the right investment...