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Tools & frameworks for leaders.
Field notes on coaching, strategy, and leading well — written by Jay and selected colleagues.
A Tale of Two Trainings
Years ago, I was invited to participate in a leadership development process. I was in my twenties and I remember being excited and somewhat nervous. The program lasted for several months. It consisted primarily of meeting regularly, being lectured by a domain expert, having some discussion that usually concluded with the domain expert telling us…
The Essentials of Business
If we take our eyes off of the essentials, we can lose sight of the big picture. Let’s take a look at the four essentials of business.
Finding the Right Hire by Using Hiring Assessment Tools
Many companies don’t assess people and roles for optimal fit. Using hiring assessment tools leads to greater effectiveness and satisfaction.
Perspective Before Planning
How many times have you been part of a strategic planning session where your dominant thought was something like, “This has been such a waste of time. We’re not planning, we’re just throwing ideas on the wall to see which ones stick. We have no direction, no focus, no real plan. I could have spent…
Umpiring and Leadership
A few weeks ago, I spent a weekend umpiring a baseball tournament for 9 and 10 year olds. For two days, it was baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and…well, I don’t remember seeing any Chevrolet’s. Anyway, the weather was great, the teams were competitive, and after 13 games, there were no major confrontations with coaches…
A Different Take on the SWOT Analysis
Using this version of the SWOT Analysis will give you a different perspective on how to maximize opportunities for your company.
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