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New Year, new you, right? Well if you are ready for that shift in your thinking and doing as a leader and/or organization, let us help you redefine and refine your leadership and help with your OD solutions!
November 4, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
Leaders and coaches often look for great motivational videos to set the tone for leadership training or just as a means of recharging one’s batteries. This is one of our favorite videos… enjoy!
October 6, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
Crisis management refers to tactics employed in response to any form of disruption that may impact the organization’s business or activity for any length of time. While most organizations have a plan, the need or importance for one became heightened post-9/11 and in light of the more recent episodes of workplace violence. Organizations need to […]
September 28, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
The leadership path is often paved with mistakes. These mistakes, both minor and major, are the metal that can either forge or destroy leaders and their reputations along the way. The reality is that there is no such thing as a perfect leader, there are leaders who have honed their skill through trial and error. […]
August 31, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
Everyone has an opinion about everything it seems. It can be particularly frustrating when those opinions come in the form of candid, constructive feedback from a third-party. The frustration is rooted in not knowing the intentions of the third-party in providing such feedback – is it based on observation or speculation, is it intended to […]
August 31, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
For the most part, it’s been argued that the point is that you are there (where ever that is) regardless of how you got there. Well, sometimes, how you got there is just as, if not more important. Sometimes the value of the journey is worth sacrificing (albeit a controllable one) the outcome. In the […]
June 25, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
The fastest point from A to B is a straight line, right? Not always. Leaders recognize that in terms of career development, the best path is one that is focused on experiential learning and breadth of experience. This means there may be lateral and forward motion, will little or no steps backward. It can […]
June 19, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
From a lean standpoint, stranger theory implies that an organization’s workplace should have visuals that are so clear and easily understood that even a stranger can “go and see” the status of the operations at any given point. The visual controls used should meet the needs of the operations team and the leadership team in […]
June 16, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
First Follower: Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy by Derek Sivers All it takes is one person to follow… enjoy!
May 27, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
New leaders often struggle to find their place in the organization and in defining or refining their leadership style. Here are 5 key pieces of advice for new leaders and those who are redefining themselves. 1. Knowledge = Confidence Know the numbers related to your business. From a macro level, take the time to learn […]
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January 18, 2015 by Dr Gail Lewis
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