I am quite intrigued with the 10/80/10 rule when working through group dynamics. When I say this in an informal setting, I hear…”Oh, you mean the Pareto principle of 80/20?” The Pareto principle is popularized by the common strategy of 80% of something (sales, problems, solutions, etc) come from 20% of something (customers, employees, ideas,…
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But, What’s Most Important?
What’s your favorite competency of successful Leaders? Thats the question I seem to receive from those who have begun subscribing to the Rare Leader™ challenge. What’s my favorite? I thought for a minute, not about my personal selection, but more so to create a bit of a dramatic pause. As my client leaned forward to…
A Balanced Focus
We all seek balance in our lives. Thats all the rage these days. Do you have proper work/life balance? Is there a good balance between meetings, e-mails, phone calls, and one on one time? Can you multi task and balance all that you have to do today? Balance. It’s all about balance. The Rare Leader…
They Still Need You
Margaret was in a corner. The promotion came at a great time. She was really busy with her current responsibilities, and the added responsibilities would create some juggling, and require a closer focus. There were certain to be sleepless nights ahead too. But wow, it’s worth it. Isn’t this all part of the plan of…
Because I Love It!
How happy are you, I asked? On a scale of 1-10, tell me…how happy are you? Andy took a moment, looked up at me and replied, you mean today? Are you talking about at work? Are you asking about my life in general? Happy…about what? Andy was seemingly confused. What did I mean with this…
The Road Starts Here
How many times have you checked one off from your bucket list? Dave had preparing for fullfilling one of his dreams for several months. Aside from dreamily watching the chrome flash by, forwarned by the signature rumble minutes earleir, he decided to take the step. First there were lessons. In addition to obtaining a license,…
Because I Am Possessed
I am possessed by this obligation, she said. Possessed! Possessed she repeated…did you hear me? That’s why I lead. I am obligated to others to help them succeed. Quite an emotional response to a seemingly obvious follow up question. The first question I had asked was far too open. But open by my design. Where…
I Need A Pedicure
I find it interesting how everyone Uses the end of the year for review and planning. It’s on everyone’s mind, the year-end review, goal-setting for next year, tweaking the strategic plan, and counting up every one of those sales credits. With all this focus on reviewing planning and the rush to year-end, I looked up…
Duct Tape On The Rear View Mirror
The handy mans secret weapon Red Green would say. He could build, fix, re-fix, and fix again anything, using duct tape as his “secret weapon”. I’ve become a fan of duct tape as well. Now, instead of limiting me to furnace grey, it comes in all kinds of colors, and…
Because It Is The Right Thing
I was working with an executive coaching client recently, helping him to prepare to interview and select a key new member of his leadership team. Harold is president and CEO of a large company, and as a result of working “on” the business instead of “within” the business, felt he was rusty in his interviewing…