Leveraging Diversity: Cultivating Opportunities by Creating Relationships with Diverse People
When George Washington traveled into the Ohio Valley as a young man representing his home colony of Virginia, it’s unlikely that he had identified Leveraging Diversity as a skill he would need in order to accomplish his mission. Yet, through his interactions with the Native American tribes and local experts on the frontier, Washington not […]
Conscientiousness: Taking Responsibility for Personal Performance
Restaurant Impossible is a reality television show most people can relate to since dining out is not only a favorite pastime but also necessary for many individuals in today’s busy society. The host of the show, Robert Irvine, and his talented team renovate failing restaurants in an astounding 48-hours—décor, menus, and customer service are totally […]
The Corporate Family® Approach Works!
What do Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Mark Wahlberg have in common? Many people might assume very little—other than both being U.S. citizens. And that would seem sensible given that they both live and work in completely separate environments. Yet interestingly enough, 2018 revealed that they both share a common bond: the belief in […]
Commitment: Aligning Your Personal Goals with Those of Your Corporate Family®
Many people today could readily identify the iconic character Big Bird, but most of them may not necessarily associate this famous “Sesame Street” cast member with the EQ (Emotional Quotient) characteristic of Commitment. Yet Big Bird—well, that is to say Caroll Spinney—exemplifies the essence of LEADon’s® definition of Commitment, and he has left a legacy […]
Much Ado About Conflict?
Most people are cognizant of the reality of conflict in their lives—personally and professionally. But have you spent much time considering the impact unresolved conflict has on the bottom line of most businesses? A study was conducted in 2008 by CPP Inc. (publishers of the Myers-Briggs Assessment and the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument) on this […]
Corporate Communication
Communication is a fundamental term that crosses cultures, countries, and communities. Indeed, after a quick Google search, over 1.4 billion connections were found for this word that refers to the “imparting and exchanging of information.” The concept of communication is also essential in corporate communities. Why? First and foremost, because every Corporate Family® consists of […]
Fast-tracking Relationships
Leaders who’ve interacted with LEADon for any amount of time quickly learn two tenets we share about relationships based on years of professional research: “Relationships are the center of the universe—without relationships nothing you do really matters.” “Relational equity is the most important asset you will ever possess.” Think about those two statements for a […]
First Responder—or Non-Responder?
The concept of “First Responder” evokes powerful images, especially for many American citizens who recall all-too-vividly the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. For some of us, we’ve also been directly impacted by first responders, those individuals defined as “people who are among those responsible for going immediately to the scene of an accident or […]