Do You Remember Your First Time?

Do You Remember Your First Time?

Well? Do you remember your first time? Of course, you are thinking, “The first time for what, Bill?” My friend, Ed DeCosta, recently started an article with this question and I have borrowed some points to share with you today. As a young boy, I remember the first...
Can You Keep Your Life Simple?

Can You Keep Your Life Simple?

The other day, I was reminded that our lives as leaders can be pretty complex and complicated. The more accomplishments you have as a leader, the more people want to spend time with you essentially helping them fix their problems. For some of us, this can be...
Cause and Effect Thinking

Cause and Effect Thinking

This week, I was reminded of this concept by one of my mentors. Of course, it is something I intend to practice each day and I share it with my coaching clients to heighten their level of awareness. Another word for “effect” is result. Many leaders focus on the...
The Road to Success

The Road to Success

  How do you define success? Is your success measured by: Achieving a milestone? Relationships with others? Reaching a certain financial threshold? Purchasing certain things you never thought you’d be able to have? Who is on your speed dial? Success can be...
Timeless Insights From Peter Drucker – Part 2

Timeless Insights From Peter Drucker – Part 2

In my previous message, I introduced you to the eight practices the most successful leaders demonstrated to Peter Drucker over the course of his 65-year consulting career. To refresh your memory, the first three are: Successful Leaders Ask “What Needs To Be Done?”...
Timeless Insights from Peter Drucker

Timeless Insights from Peter Drucker

Peter Drucker is one of my virtual mentors. I’ve never met him, nor will I on this side of eternity as he passed away in 2005 at the age of 95; but I continue to learn from his prolific writings and books. During his 65-year consulting career, he is still considered...