The best leaders do less judging and more helping. They succeed by staying grounded in reality and results. Here’s how you can, too. Have you ever had the sense you were spinning your wheels as a team member or leader? Ever attended lots of meetings and done lots of work with not much to show …
Author: John Stevenson
Let’s be honest – showing vulnerability shows humanness and builds better connections
Being open and honest is difficult when you’re supposed to have all the answers. Showing vulnerability shows humanness and builds better connections. If you’re involved in client service and consulting, or deal with clients and customers in any way, there are a few recurring fears that can permanently damage client trust and loyalty if you don’t overcome …
Gimme three steps – if you try to make more than three you won’t make any
If you try to make more than three points, you probably won’t make any. We’ve all been bombarded with bullet points. In fact, it probably happens to most of us on a daily basis. Emails, presentations and speeches often have more points than we can count or comprehend. While we might think more is better, …
Crucial conversations – how to have them
Crucial conversations are make or break moments for any relationship or organization. Here’s how to start a crucial conversation. I had the wonderful opportunity last week to attend a local simulcast of the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit which featured an amazing line up of speakers including host Bill Hybels, Carly Fiorina, Jeffrey Immelt, Patrick …
Finding “A” Players – how to attract and keep good people
What makes an individual performer stand out? Which skills distinguish the best from the merely good? Here they are. Attracting and retaining the best partners, colleagues, and service providers always ranks near the top of any owner or executive’s to-do list. It’s hard to find good people, and it’s really hard to find the best people …
Model of humility – and success
Catholics and non-Catholics alike have embraced Pope Francis and his humble ways. Here are a few leadership lessons from his remarkable turnaround. Although Pope Francis was elected only 16 months ago, his impact and effect on Roman Catholics worldwide could almost be called a small miracle. The human failings of the Church have been well-documented …
Start better conversations – creating good dialogue
handypetes.com A good conversation is the start, and the foundation, for great relationships and experiences. Here’s one of the best ways to get the ball rolling. The best experiences in our lives – love, business ideas, charitable organizations – all begin with simple conversations. We connect, we converse to gain understanding and awareness, and we’re motivated to …
Free your mind
The dogged pursuit of creative solutions can actually backfire. Here’s how to hit the reset button and cultivate breakthrough thinking. A funny thing happens when you’re stuck on a problem. The more time you spend thinking about it, the more narrow your possible solutions become. There is a diminishing return when you try too hard. …
How people win – the key ingredients for success
The right combination of character traits leads to winning and success. Here’s what to look for and cultivate. Verbal skills, mathematical aptitude, and the ability to read patterns – measurements of IQ – are all considered important markers of future potential and success. We teach them, we test for them, and we often place what turns …
You are appreciated
Three years and 150 Snippets later, the writing and reading continue. This Sunday morning note started a little over three years ago and I want to thank you for reading, encouraging and providing input along the way. Thank you for your time, and, if you’ve replied back with a comment or kind word, it is greatly …