by Paul Clark | Jun 30, 2016 | Coaching, Leadership
Jack Welch called it “being in the pile.”
The famed CEO of GE for 20 years would say we get stuck in a period of mediocrity. We feel like what we’re doing is nothing special – it really isn’t standing out from the rest. So, how do we get up from the pile?
Welch recommended thinking.
He observed that 99% of people don’t actively think. Rather, they react to…
by Bill Bliss | Jun 6, 2016 | 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 13, 2016 | Bill's Blog, Leadership
I recently read a fascinating book on Winston Churchill. Here are a few ideas I thought you’d appreciate hearing. A main theme is that opposition and criticism are forces that great leaders must expect to encounter from time to time. People naturally gravitate to the...
by Bill Bliss | Aug 27, 2014 | Bill's Blog, Coaching, Leadership
Blog post originally published on 5/16/2012. It’s easy to jump into a position of leadership without having a clear understanding of the importance of your followers. If you just asked, “why are my followers so important?” I would imagine your followers may be feeling...
by Bill Bliss | Aug 13, 2014 | Leadership
The quality of your thinking is directly responsible for the level of results you achieve. If your thinking is of the tried and true type, your results will be ordinary at best. I am not making a judgment here, just stating a fact that many leaders are just not aware...
by Bill Bliss | Jul 16, 2014 | Bill's Blog, Leadership
“Leadership is all about influence, nothing more and nothing less” so said John Maxwell many years ago. A leader leads when they can influence or persuade others to do something or go somewhere for a greater cause or purpose. Lacking influencing skills denies a...
