Memory predicts the future. You are becoming, to some degree, the person you remember. Character and potential are formed, in large part, through rehearsed memories. Successful leaders make the past a platform, not an anchor. 4 ways to make the past a platform: #1. Remind people who they are. They remember what they did. Tell…
Although I do staff training and basic management training for most anyone, I still have a special place in my heart for child development centers, and especially the congregationally affiliated ones. For congregations considering starting a child development center, an after-school program, or a school, I am now offering a FREE boolet. Please email me…
A client asked me this question, and I realized every pastor in America should be asking it. Here is the question as I understand it: Although we have in the past promoted going to public school to be salt and light and also promoted the idea of taking advantage of educational offerings that were not…
Top advice for making good hires is the most overlooked; indeed, it is usually instituted exactly opposite to optimal. Check out Jack Welch’s advice and compare to your own observations. In my quest to bring you the best management advice, I’ve been reporting on great books. I’ve been chewing on Jack Welch’s Winning. What first…
I know lots of directors and small business owners will find this as thought provoking as I did. – Sharon
Jack Welch was the CEO of GE. Under his leadership, GE became the most valuable company in the world, measured in market capitalization. Warren Buffet, perhaps the most famous investor of all times, said that other than this book by Jack Welch, no other management book will ever be needed! That got my attention! The…
Triggers, by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter NY: Random, 2015 Okay, folks, we are talking about psychology and behavior here, not guns. This book begins sounding very psychologically oriented, but it was written by a management consultant, often brought in by top executives to “smooth the interpersonal rough edges off” by a CEO. Aims at…
Dear Dan, Can you address the key indicators of a culture of excellence and steps to establishing that culture for a school? Sincerely, Culture Builder Dear Culture Builder, Thanks for asking such a great question. My response applies to profit, not-for-profit, and education. I’ll begin by simplifying culture down to two words, beliefs and behaviors. […]…
I received a one line email from a coaching client at 7:02 p.m. on April 2. It’s been dripping in my mind since it arrived. “Is a servant leader’s most important decision choosing the people he/she will serve?” I’ve seen lives change when people choose who to serve. I often ask aspiring leaders who they […]…
Martin Seligman Learned Optimism Seligman is a psychologist and his work is very helpful for those teaching or rearing children. However there is much in this book that is helpful for management also. He was hired to help Metropolitan Life, one of the largest insurance companies, with one of the largest cadre of salespeople at…