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  • 7 Ways to Earn the Right to Be Heard
    by Dan Rockwell on December 3, 2024 at 12:37 pm

    The right to be heard is earned. Forget leading when no one is listening. You earn the right to be heard with your ears. You earn the right to be heard by saying something worth hearing. Gain a reputation for wisdom. Here’s how…

  • Real Opportunities Are Small
    by Dan Rockwell on December 2, 2024 at 11:59 am

    My bride mentioned that I don’t rinse the sink after I wash my teeth. You’d be surprised how much debris accumulates in the teeth while eating breakfast. I’m negligent with a good heart. It’s not malice. It’s neglect. Here are some lessons from a dirty sink.

  • First Look: Leadership Books for December 2024
    by Michael McKinney on December 1, 2024 at 5:15 pm

    HERE’S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2024 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. The Entrepreneurial Mindset Advantage: The Hidden Logic That Unleashes Human Potential by Gary G. Schoeniger In this groundbreaking book, internationally acclaimed author and entrepreneurial mindset expert Gary Schoeniger combines insights gleaned from hundreds of everyday entrepreneurs with cutting-edge research to create a practical how-to guide that not only shows us how to be more innovative and entrepreneurial in our own lives but also how to unlock the untapped entrepreneurial potential in others. Ultimately, The Entrepreneurial Mindset Advantage shows us how a subtle shift in our perspective can make a big difference in our lives. While this book will certainly benefit those who want to start a business, it looks beyond new venture creation to expose the entrepreneurial mindset as a teachable framework for thinking that has become essential for individuals and organizations to adapt and thrive in today’s rapidly changing world. Momentum: How to Avoid Going in the Wrong Direction: Maximize Clarity, Manage Distractions, and Minimize Resistance by Sam Silverstein Momentum is magnetic. People want to be with, work with, and build relationships with people who have momentum. But what is it, exactly? Renowned author, speaker, consultant, and coach Sam Silverstein has the surprising answer. Momentum is constant, conscious movement toward your goal that is in alignment with your purpose and mission. This goal is always…

  • LeadershipNow 140: November 2024 Compilation
    by Michael McKinney on November 30, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    Here is a selection of Posts from November 2024 that you will want to check out: Are You Afraid to Speak Your Mind? by @DrNickMorgan Brinksmanship Works—Until It Doesn’t by @jamesstrock Ominous Echoes Amid US Escalation in Russia-Ukraine War When Leaders Break Glass by @edbatista Great Staff Meetings Require these 7 Rules by @charlesstone Using Your Values To Create Your Legacy by @johnbaldoni When It Comes to Creativity, There’s Something Much More Important than Inspiration by @PhilCooke 3 Ways to Evaluate Your Book Idea by @wallybock Turning Pain into Progress: The Transformative Power of Reinvention by @mlombardiNFL @TheDaily_Coach 3 Traits in Healthy Leaders by @EricGeiger Holding On Too Long? 7 Signs Sunk Costs Are Hurting Your Leadership by @gavin_adams Media Trends Shaping the Future: What Every Communicator Needs to Know by @PhilCooke What should we be looking out for in the future? 4 Simple Tricks to Improve Your Leadership Decisions by @WScottCochrane People Disconnect from Your Leadership for These Essential Reasons by @KateNasser Here are essential reasons that can help you figure out why people disconnect from you as a leader The Anomaly Effect: Why Success Isn’t Always Replicable by @mlombardiNFL @TheDaily_Coach This concept highlights the danger of misunderstanding what success truly represents How Much Fruit Is on Your Coaching Tree? via @AdmiredLeaders Don’t Let Frustration Derail Your Leadership Growth: 5 Steps to Stay on Track by @gavin_adams Performance Review: How to respond to frustrating or lazy performance feedback by @LetsGrowLeaders Karin Hurt The Puccini Principle of Communication by@wallybock…

  • Leading Thoughts for November 28, 2024
    by Michael McKinney on November 28, 2024 at 11:33 pm

    IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Environmental scientist Donella Meadows on nonmaterial needs: “People don’t need enormous cars; they need admiration and respect. They don’t need a constant stream of new clothes; they need to feel that others consider them to be attractive, and they need excitement and variety and beauty. People don’t need electronic entertainment; they need something interesting to occupy their minds and emotions. And so forth. “Trying to fill real but nonmaterial needs—for identity, community, self-esteem, challenge, love, joy—with material things is to set up an unquenchable appetite for false solutions to never-satisfied longings. A society that allows itself to admit and articulate its nonmaterial human needs, and to find nonmaterial ways to satisfy them, world require much lower material and energy throughputs and would provide much higher levels of human fulfillment.” Source: The Limits to Growth (Read Online) II. Architect and inventor Buckminster Fuller on creating change: “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” Source: As quoted in Beyond Civilization: Humanity’s Next Great Adventure * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Find more ideas on the LeadingThoughts index. * * * Follow us on Instagram and X for additional leadership and personal development ideas.  …

  • The Seven Frequencies of Communication
    by Michael McKinney on November 27, 2024 at 7:47 pm

    WORDS have power. And how we communicate those words determines their resonance. It is the frequency the speaker uses that connects with us or not. Understanding the frequency with which you are trying to communicate is crucial to reaching and connecting with others. Erwin McManus has provided the map to help us understand how we are heard by others and, importantly, how we can identify what frequencies resonate with those we are speaking to. If we speak at a frequency the listener cannot hear, we don’t connect. The Seven Frequencies of Communication helps us identify and develop not only go to frequencies but also expand our capacity to use other frequencies to connect with others. We all have a core frequency that we use most of the time. As you read through McManus’ descriptions, ask yourself, are you a Motivator, a Challenger, a Commander, a Healer, a Professor, a Seer, or a Maven? When you unlock your frequency, you unleash your potential. What follows is a brief overview of each frequency type. Motivator A Motivator is driven to encourage people and for this reason is probably the most popular. They speak to our needs for energy and self-belief. “When a Motivator speaks, their frequency gets inside of us and elevates our self-belief. A Motivator helps us find energy and strength we did not know we had.” They create a positive, optimistic culture. Motivators understand that people need the energy to take on great challenges, but more than that, they…

  • Gratitude For Small Birds
    by Dan Rockwell on November 27, 2024 at 11:31 am

    Can you be thankful a bird crapped on your keyboard? Sometimes gratitude takes a little creativity.

  • How Gratitude Transforms Burden to Opportunity
    by Dan Rockwell on November 26, 2024 at 11:48 am

    Ingratitude reflects the person you don’t aspire to become. You’ll never be great and ungrateful at the same time. Gratitude changes you. Expressing gratitude shifts your thinking from burden to opportunity. Discover more and share your insights on today’s post.

  • The Loose Lug Nuts Fiasco
    by Dan Rockwell on November 25, 2024 at 11:56 am

    My wife told me it sounded like loose lug nuts. I said it must be the brakes. I didn’t listen to my wife because I know more about cars than she does. Here are some useful lessons from the loose lug nut fiasco.

  • You’re Not Failing—You’re Growing! Powerful Mindset Shifts from J.K. Rowling and Dale Carnegie Everyone Can Use
    by Michael McKinney on November 22, 2024 at 5:36 pm

    WE’RE conditioned to fear failure. What if I fail?… I can’t fail this time… Failure is seen as a fatal mistake — whether to a relationship, a career, or a decision we’ve made. But failure is a lot more than that. It’s what grows resilience, inspiration, creativity, and success. It’s how we approach failure that makes a difference. I’ve seen my therapy patients take another look at a failure and realize it gave them room to grow. And there are two examples we can follow — from the author J.K. Rowling and self-improvement and leadership pioneer Dale Carnegie. While wildly different people on the surface, they shared a powerful sense of determination and overall resilience. How each approached failure contains lessons for us all. J.K. Rowling: Learning from Adversity It’s likely you’ve heard of the Harry Potter books and movies. But renowned author J.K. Rowling hardly started out as an overnight success. She was an unemployed single mother wrestling with depression when she discovered an escape — writing. She conjured up a world of wizards and witches, a place where her creative spirit could find solace and hope amidst the chaos of life. Her manuscript got rejection after rejection. But she persisted. Finally, Bloomsbury Publishing took a chance — and Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone became an incredible phenomenon. The lesson we can take from J.K. Rowling is this: Instead of letting failure define her, she persevered — and turned failure into a personal victory. She refused to…

  • Effortless Purpose
    by Dan Rockwell on November 22, 2024 at 12:50 pm

    If the Blues Brothers (1980 movie) knew their purpose so can you. Action disconnected from purpose persecutes your soul. Purpose fuels passion. Don’t follow your passion, follow your reason to live. Other people reveal your purpose. Here’s how….

  • Leading Thoughts for November 21, 2024
    by Michael McKinney on November 21, 2024 at 6:56 pm

    IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Creator of Mad Men Matthew Weiner on feedback: “When someone rejects your work, register the fact that they don’t like it, but don’t listen to the reason why. People feel that they have to say something, and they often give a capricious justification to keep from hurting your feelings. For example, someone might say, ‘I don’t like your movie because it’s in black-and-white.’ You think, Damn it. If I had made it in color, I could have sold it. That’s probably not true. Now, if William Goldman or Mike Nichols reads your work and suggests you do X to it, you might want to listen, but if you alter your work for every rejection, you’ll end up running in all different directions trying to please an imaginary audience. It can be damaging and destructive.” Source: Getting There: A Book of Mentors by Gillian Zoe Segal II. Noel M. Tichy on the need to produce leaders at all levels: “Successful leaders add value. No matter what level or what type of organization, the true measure of a leader is whether he or she has made the assets under their control more valuable today than they were yesterday. A leader is given stewardship over assets, in the form of people, capital, information, and technology. Their job is to make them more valuable and to keep making…

  • The Upside of Disruption
    by Michael McKinney on November 18, 2024 at 11:14 pm

    AS our recent history has shown us, disruption does not happen linearly. We can’t expect change to be an extension or an improvement on what we already know. As Terence Mauri puts it in The Upside of Disruption, we must rethink everything. “We can’t have resilient leadership without deliberate and sustained rethinking.” We become irrelevant, trapped in our past successes. Better questions are the answer to the now we find ourselves in. When operating at the edge of a new world, we must rethink old certainties, search for the upside, and ask what will evolve and what will not change because the untapped value lies there, too. The question leaders must now ask is, “Does our leadership deliver nutritional value through how we honor the past, define the present, and champion the future?” We can’t continue to lead with an Industrial Age mindset; rather, we need to adapt to an Intelligence Age mindset. The future is about a shift in mindset and related behaviors. To move our thinking out of the status quo and to find the upside of disruption, Mauri covers four critical areas leaders must address in themselves and their organizations. He refers to it as D.A.R.E. or Data, Agility, Risk, and Evolution. DATA – Lead with AI Data refers to AI-driven disruption. Embracing AI is a leadership priority but with a human-centric approach. “The more digital we become, the more human we need to be. The reimagination of mindsets, culture, and capabilities in sync with the…

  • Passion Rises While Persisting Through Pain
    by Michael McKinney on November 15, 2024 at 6:21 pm

    IN 2012, in the wake of the Great Recession, when uncertainty loomed large and businesses shuttered by the thousands, I made a decision that would change the trajectory of my life. The world was in turmoil, with financial instability creating ripples across every industry; yet, amidst this chaos, I saw an opportunity. I embarked on a journey to build Alkemy Partners—a life science training company that would thrive against all odds. The idea for Alkemy Partners emerged from a simple but profound observation: The life sciences industry was evolving rapidly, and with it, the need for specialized training was growing. New technologies, shifting regulations, and a heightened focus on biotechnology and pharmaceuticals meant that professionals needed to stay ahead of the curve. I saw a gap in the market—a demand for comprehensive, high-quality training that could empower individuals and drive progress in the industry. But starting a business in such a volatile environment was no easy feat. The early days of Alkemy Partners were a whirlwind of activity. The financial landscape post-recession was bleak, with banks hesitant to lend and investors wary of risk. Each day felt like a battle against overwhelming odds. I spent countless hours crafting pitches, meeting potential clients, and refining our offerings. Every small victory was hard-earned, and each setback felt like a blow to my spirit. But I pressed on, driven by a deep conviction that Alkemy Partners could make a significant impact. In the midst of building the business, life threw me a…

  • Leading Thoughts for November 14, 2024
    by Michael McKinney on November 14, 2024 at 11:47 pm

    IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Josh Axe on building communities of greatness: “Don’t make the mistake of thinking you are better off alone or that the ‘friends’ you have on social media are enough to complete your community. Instead of simply casting a wide net, go deep with your relationships. Don’t settle for having only online social media conversations or waving hi and bye to people in the school car line. Invest in communities of greatness, find a mentor, and be a mentor. We can only become who we are meant to be through the people who surround, come alongside, lead, abd follow us. Don’t just think about who you can become. Think of who your community can become.” Source: Think This, Not That: 12 Mindshifts to Breakthrough Limiting Beliefs and Become Who You Were Born to Be II. Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia on the ripple effect of caring: “When so many people go home each night feeling not valued, it is no surprise that we see so much conflict in families and our communities today. We in business are creating that problem because we see people as objects for our success and not as precious human beings. If we send Steve home feeling better about himself and he, therefore has a better relationship with his wife, his kids are going to see the model behavior of their…

  • When Negotiating, Pass the Tension to the Counterparty
    by Michael McKinney on November 12, 2024 at 4:36 pm

    ANYTIME there’s a negotiation, tensions arise. Through my work as a negotiator for over 40 years, I’ve essentially determined seven distinct types of negotiation tension — and have learned to both recognize and manage them to open up a path to progress. Take, for example, the interplay of seven tensions — including tension around relationship, outcome, process, timing, leverage tension, power, agent, and team — in this particular situation: One of my business partners, and I were approached by a potential buyer of a company we owned. My partner was the majority shareholder, but I had a substantial stake. He was 17 years older than me and retiring soon, so for those reasons, it made sense for him to drive the deal in the background and for me to negotiate it. He said, “We shouldn’t take less than $100 million.” We didn’t have to sell, and while they didn’t have to buy, we would represent a cheap entry into the US market for this European company. I felt outcome tension over the price. I thought it was too high, given where our results were at the time. Further, my partner’s plans to retire meant he’d never have to deal with these people again. Given my age and role in the company, I certainly hoped to stay. I liked these folks, and I liked the deal. Hence, my relationship tension. My partner, however, exhibited no tension concerning his future relationship with the potential buyer. My partner also concluded that it…

  • Selecting My Team: The Art of Choosing the Right People
    by Michael McKinney on November 8, 2024 at 7:09 pm

    WHEN building a successful team, the selection process is critical. I once shared in an article in The Guardian that my approach to selecting team members can be distilled down to a single criterion: whether I’d be okay being kidnapped with them. This gauge encapsulates the essence of everything I’d want in a team member. Below are five key qualities to look for that will contribute to a cohesive and effective team: 1. Team oriented A successful team isn’t a collection of individuals working in isolation; it’s a cohesive unit where each member understands their role and supports one another. Team-oriented individuals collaborate seamlessly, communicate openly, and share a common goal. They’re willing to put the team’s interests above their own, which fosters a sense of unity and purpose. In my experience, team-oriented individuals are often those who have a genuine interest in the success of others. They celebrate victories, both big and small, and offer support during challenging times. Building a team with this mindset encourages a positive work environment where creativity flourishes. When members feel they can rely on each other, they’re more likely to contribute their best efforts, which results in heightened productivity and innovation. 2. Calm under pressure Another critical attribute in team members is the ability to remain calm during a crisis. In any organizational setting, challenges and unforeseen situations are inevitable. Team members who can maintain their composure under pressure are invaluable assets. They not only manage their own stress effectively but also…

  • Leading Thoughts for November 7, 2024
    by Michael McKinney on November 7, 2024 at 5:33 pm

    IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Warren Bennis on consensus decision-making: “Emphasis on harmony does not serve organizations particularly well. Unanimity leads rather quickly to stagnation, which, in turn, invites change by nonevolutionary means. The fact that the organizational deviant, the individual who ‘sees’ things differently, may be the institution’s vital and only link with, for lack of a better term, some new, more apt paradigm does not make the organization value him any more. Most organizations would rather risk obsolescence than make room for the non-conformists in their midst.” Source: Why Leaders Can’t Lead: The Unconscious Conspiracy Continues II. Peter Drucker on manners: “It is a Law of Nature that two moving bodies in contact with each other create friction. Two human beings in contact with each other therefore always create friction. And then manners are the lubricating oil that enables these moving bodies to work together, whether they like each other or not—simple things like saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ and knowing a person’s birthday or name, remembering to ask after the person’s family. If the analysis shows that brilliant work fails again and again as soon as it requires cooperation by others, it probably indicates lack of courtesy, that is, of manners.” Source: Management Challenges for the 21st Century * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Find more ideas on the…

  • The Secret Ingredients to Successful Leadership
    by Michael McKinney on November 4, 2024 at 6:35 pm

    EFFECTIVE leadership is an art. Leadership requires keeping several balls in the air at once. Alongside managing the technical aspects of running their company, leaders also have a responsibility for the well-being of those with whom they interact. To be effective, they must not only earn the respect of their employees and communicate skillfully but also inspire team members to do their job effectively. In an attempt to narrow down which skills are required for being a successful leader, I uncovered eight secret ingredients. Drawing from my background as a physician and scientist, I designed The Wisdom Research Project, which involved interviews with 60 wise adults to find common denominators in their approach toward life. After scientifically analyzing our compiled data, we determined eight qualities that are common to wise people and successful leadership. They involve: 1. Resilience: This is the ability to endure difficulties and “bounce back.” For a leader, resilience is especially important as it involves being flexible, resourceful, and diligent. A resilient leader is able to turn an obstacle into a learning opportunity that will further their knowledge and enable them to thrive. Giving up isn’t an option as it would mean forsaking the company and their career. 2. Kindness: Being friendly, generous, and considerate are all traits associated with kindness and are valued across all societies and organizations. Kind leaders are more effective in inspiring and motivating their employees. Being empathetic is another form of kindness as it involves concern for others’ values, feelings, and…

  • First Look: Leadership Books for November 2024
    by Michael McKinney on November 1, 2024 at 4:41 pm

    HERE’S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in November 2024 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. Five Generations at Work: How We Win Together, For Good by Rebecca Robins and Patrick Dunne Five Generations at Work explores how to maximise the dynamics of our generational diversity to create more collaborative and competitive organisations. An energising and pragmatic read, this book unpacks six years of research and work with organisations and individuals who are taking progressive action to lead from lenses versus labels, evidencing the value of generational diversity. For the first time in history, we have up to five generations at work. In the context of a world in flux and polycrisis, our diversity is a powerful force multiplier for good, if we debunk the stereotypes and know how to unlock it. Trust Matters More Than Ever: 40 Proven Tools to Lead Better, Grow Faster & Build Trust Now! by David Horsager Can I trust you? With mounting international tensions, economic collapses, family divisions, and political discord, trust is in short supply. Without it, cultures deteriorate, productivity fades, and resources are wasted. Many recognize the current lack of trust, but few know how to address it. David Horsager has been pioneering trust solutions for decades and now offers this essential guide for leaders. It includes 40 Trust Tools built on his proven 8-Pillar Framework—equipping you to solve your biggest challenges with trust….

  • LeadershipNow 140: October 2024 Compilation
    by Michael McKinney on October 31, 2024 at 9:58 pm

    Here is a selection of Posts from October 2024 that you will want to check out: Making the Career Move to Manager (or not) by @artpetty U of V Men’s Basketball Coach Tony Bennett Retirement Press Conference “I’ve been here for 15 years as the head coach, and I thought it would be a little longer, to be honest, but that’s been on loan. It wasn’t mine to keep. This position has been on loan, and it’s time for me to give it back.” Transcript 5 Things New Managers Must Do In Their First Week by @davidburkus These Leadership Questions Revive Team Commitment by @KateNasser The New Nihilism by @jamesstrock 3 Ways To Create Better Book Plans by @wallybock 4 Common Marketplace Leadership Sayings That Don’t (Fully) Apply in Ministry by @EricGeiger The Chief Skill Employers Want Isn’t in a Textbook by @TimElmore via @GrowingLeaders Don’t Ignore These 4 Signs of a Leadership Slump by @WScottCochrane Deal With The Monkey First by @stephenlynch Don’t spin your wheels on the easy stuff. Deal with the monkey first. Curiosity Versus Continual Learning via @AdmiredLeaders LISTEN: @jamesstrock interviews @megan_e_gorman Author of All the Presidents’ Money: How the Men Who Governed America Governed Their Money Interesting book and interview! The Active Muse: 3 Ways Exercise Will Make You a Better Writer by @wallybock Physical fitness is one of the great undiscussed writing tips 10 Qualities Team Members Should Expect From Their Leaders by @JosephLalonde The Management System Creates the Customer Experience—Observations in Excellence…

  • The Pruning Principle
    by Nick Jaworski on October 17, 2022 at 7:00 am

    Botanists will tell you to have a vision for how you want a plant to look before you start pruning it. The same is true for your life and your business. Whether you’re talking about programs, processes, personal commitments, or even people – over time, they all tend to accumulate. You simply end up with more of everything. However, overgrowth impedes your ability to scale yourself and your business. In order to grow, you’re going to have to prune. Continue reading The Pruning Principle at Full Focus.

  • 6 Essential Ingredients for Effective Strategic Planning
    by Nick Jaworski on September 20, 2022 at 7:00 am

    It’s that time of year again. The weather is changing, leaves are falling off the trees, and your favorite leadership podcast is talking about Strategic Planning again. If there’s one thing that humans do well, it’s imagining the future. (We can do it badly, too, of course.) But the important thing is that we can create better outcomes for ourselves and our businesses when we do it intentionally. That’s where Strategic Planning comes in. Continue reading 6 Essential Ingredients for Effective Strategic Planning at Full Focus.

  • How to Avoid Quiet Quitting in Your Business
    by Michael and Megan on September 13, 2022 at 7:00 am

    “Quiet quitting” seems to be the hot topic of conversation in business and leadership circles right now. But what exactly is “quiet quitting”? How can you figure out if your employees are doing it? And, perhaps most importantly, how can you create an organizational culture where your team members will feel empowered in their job?   Continue reading How to Avoid Quiet Quitting in Your Business at Full Focus.

  • 5 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Hiring an Assistant
    by Michael Hyatt on September 6, 2022 at 7:00 am

    You spend your days managing details, scheduling meetings, and replying to emails — by the time you start on the “real work,” the workday is half over. This ends up cutting into your personal life as you try to make up for lost time. It all leads to you feeling more tired, more stressed, and less productive at work and at home. If you heed our advice, you can minimize this pain. The advice is simple: hire an executive assistant! Continue reading 5 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Hiring an Assistant at Full Focus.

  • 4 Ingredients for a Thriving Company Culture
    by Michael and Megan on August 30, 2022 at 7:00 am

    Last week we talked about the importance of a thriving company culture. Hopefully, Michael and Megan made the case that a company culture is both important and the responsibility of the leader. We’re going to continue that conversation by talking about how businesses can actually cultivate a thriving company culture – no matter where they’re starting from.   Continue reading 4 Ingredients for a Thriving Company Culture at Full Focus.

  • Why a Thriving Culture Is Essential
    by Michael Hyatt on August 23, 2022 at 7:00 am

    Anywhere you find a group of people, you’ll find a culture. That’s true for families, churches, cities, neighborhoods, and anything else you can think of that includes more than one person. This idea is especially true for businesses. Leaders need to have a vision for how they want their culture to look and feel. If they don’t, they could find themselves surrounded by a toxic culture that not only hurts business but makes everyone miserable. Continue reading Why a Thriving Culture Is Essential at Full Focus.

  • How to Maximize the Market Value of Your Business in 8 Steps
    by Michael and Megan on August 16, 2022 at 7:00 am

    Your business is probably the largest single asset in your portfolio. You’ve invested time and money, and, one day, you may want to see a healthy return on those investments. If you want to maximize the value of your business, then you should start making plans today. Continue reading How to Maximize the Market Value of Your Business in 8 Steps at Full Focus.

  • What Makes Good Coaching Great
    by Michael Hyatt on August 9, 2022 at 7:00 am

    There is no denying that you will get further, faster with a good coach. But what about a great coach? How much further could you get with amazing coaching? Today’s episode tackles that question by talking with LeeAnn Moody, Director of Performance Coaching for Full Focus. LeeAnn and Michael break down the four characteristics of great coaching and help you identify what you might need to be successful for your organization. Continue reading What Makes Good Coaching Great at Full Focus.

  • What Elon Musk Gets Wrong About Remote Work
    by Michael and Megan on August 2, 2022 at 7:00 am

    During the height of the pandemic, everyone was forced to go remote. But, now that offices have opened back up, leaders and staff are confronted with some challenging questions around a seemingly basic concept: Where should work happen? Continue reading What Elon Musk Gets Wrong About Remote Work at Full Focus.

  • The 10/80/10 Principle: Grow Your Business with 20% of the Work
    by Michael and Megan on July 26, 2022 at 7:00 am

    What if you could grow your business and only do about 20% of the work you’re currently doing? If that were true, you would do almost anything to find out how to do it, right? Continue reading The 10/80/10 Principle: Grow Your Business with 20% of the Work at Full Focus.

  • How to Sustain Company Culture During the Pandemic With a Virtual Mentorship Program: A Case Study
    by Danielle Johnson on January 17, 2022 at 2:00 pm

    How to Sustain Company Culture During the Pandemic With a Virtual Mentorship Program: A Case Study – Read more by Danielle Johnson on Training Industry.

  • Navigating Instructional Design Without Formal Training: 9 Tips for Success
    by M. Allen on January 12, 2022 at 2:00 pm

    Navigating Instructional Design Without Formal Training: 9 Tips for Success – Read more by M. Allen on Training Industry.

  • When To Deploy Coaching vs. Training vs. Consulting
    by M. Allen on January 7, 2022 at 2:00 pm

    When To Deploy Coaching vs. Training vs. Consulting – Read more by M. Allen on Training Industry.

  • 3 Ways to Improve Organizational Culture and Retention
    by Danielle Johnson on December 17, 2021 at 2:00 pm

    3 Ways to Improve Organizational Culture and Retention – Read more by Danielle Johnson on Training Industry.

  • Give Customer-facing Employees a Makeover
    by Ashley Li on December 15, 2021 at 2:00 pm

    Give Customer-facing Employees a Makeover – Read more by Ashley Li on Training Industry.

  • How Workplace Productivity Depends on Training and Development
    by Ashley Li on December 10, 2021 at 2:00 pm

    How Workplace Productivity Depends on Training and Development – Read more by Ashley Li on Training Industry.

  • Accelerate Your Career Growth With Sponsorship
    by Sarah Gallo on December 9, 2021 at 1:30 pm

    Accelerate Your Career Growth With Sponsorship – Read more by Sarah Gallo on Training Industry.

  • Lessons Learned From Talking to 53 Sales Managers
    by M. Allen on December 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm

    Lessons Learned From Talking to 53 Sales Managers – Read more by M. Allen on Training Industry.

  • What We’re Hearing for the Modern Workplace: Upskilling Acts in Concert With Talent Objectives
    by Sarah Gallo on November 30, 2021 at 1:30 pm

    What We’re Hearing for the Modern Workplace: Upskilling Acts in Concert With Talent Objectives – Read more by Sarah Gallo on Training Industry.

  • Make Learning Sticky Through Deliberate Reinforcement: How One Organization Used Learning Reinforcement Plans To Increase Learner Retention
    by M. Allen on November 24, 2021 at 2:00 pm

    Make Learning Sticky Through Deliberate Reinforcement: How One Organization Used Learning Reinforcement Plans To Increase Learner Retention – Read more by M. Allen on Training Industry.

  • Help Leaders Be Better at Running the Business
    by Ashley Li on October 28, 2021 at 1:00 pm

    Help Leaders Be Better at Running the Business – Read more by Ashley Li on Training Industry.

  • Improve Training Effectiveness With VR: A Future-forward Case Study
    by Ashley Li on October 26, 2021 at 1:00 pm

    Improve Training Effectiveness With VR: A Future-forward Case Study – Read more by Ashley Li on Training Industry.

  • Why Lateral Moves Are Beneficial to Your Career
    by Sarah Gallo on October 5, 2021 at 1:11 pm

    Why Lateral Moves Are Beneficial to Your Career – Read more by Sarah Gallo on Training Industry.

  • 5 Tips for Communicating Under Pressure
    by Sarah Gallo on September 7, 2021 at 12:00 pm

    5 Tips for Communicating Under Pressure – Read more by Sarah Gallo on Training Industry.

  • How L&D Can Create a Human-centered Workplace
    by Sarah Gallo on August 12, 2021 at 1:18 pm

    How L&D Can Create a Human-centered Workplace – Read more by Sarah Gallo on Training Industry.

  • How to Instill the 7 Cs of Team Resilience in Your Organization
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