Encouraging Innovation
A good place to seek new ideas is at the intersections of “new technology and customer needs.” Each intersection is an opportunity. Pay attention to demographic and market changes. Develop and recognize […]
Organizational Climate Assessments – How to Survey the Climate of My Team
Climate Assessments are an essential tool for leaders. Much of the work I do is with the Law Enforcement Profession and each day I check my Google Alerts for the […]
Diversity and Creativity
Diverse groups are more creative than homogeneous ones, because members have different experiences and perspectives, and are less likely to fall into the “groupthink” trap of consensus thinking. Mix beginners, who may […]
Things Great Trainers Do
Recently I asked my friends and fellow training facilitators, “What are things great trainers do?” I asked the question on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Email. Almost immediately I received dozens […]
Benefits of Active Constructive Responding
Benefits of Active Constructive Responding There are four ways people tend to respond when others share information with them. This matrix demonstrates that responses can be active or passive and […]
How to use Johari’s Window to Explore Authentic Disclosure
How to use Johari’s Window to Explore Authentic Disclosure In this post I will explain how to use Johari’s Window to explore authentic disclosure. I like to use the Johari […]
Workplace Learning Culture
Workplace Learning Culture Building a Workplace Learning Culture begins with acknowledging that all cultures are “learning cultures.” “Culture is: The learned and shared behaviors and perceptions of a group, which […]
Signs You Have High Emotional Intelligence
Here are 18-Signs You Have High Emotional Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a watchword for authentic leaders. My buddy Lou passed (this link) along to me on twitter and thought […]
What Are My Values
What Are My Values? This conversation has always been one I’ve enjoyed. Because it can go on and on and damn near anywhere… My Story Summer 1997, I was standing […]
Elephants and Riders – How The Brain Works
Elephants and Riders – How The Brain Works Throughout this site readers will find a variety of resources that will help them make better decisions quickly in regards to any […]