Corporate vision statements. We hear a lot about creating them. We hear a lot about casting them from the executive office. But what happens when the vision statement leaves the corporate office? How is it actually brought to life in an organization? In reality, that task often falls on the shoulders of so-called “Middle Leaders.” The Middle […]
Former Motorola Executive Puts Middle Leaders — And the Challenges They Face — In the Spotlight
Who’s steering that great corporation over there? Well, the CEO, of course. And that amazing Board of Directors. They are, indeed. But look closer and you’ll see they’re not alone. On a recent episode of “The Better Life/Better Business Podcast”, leadership speaker and former Motorola executive, Ron Minatrea, shined the spotlight on an army of often-overlooked, but intrinsically important, people […]
Leadership Speaker, Former Corporate Executive Ron Minatrea Shows the Way to Align Values, Vision and Leadership [INTERVIEW]
As a business leader, have you ever found yourself in a position where it feels like you’re responsible for everything, but truly in control of nothing? (Maybe right now?!) Or, have you ever struggled with trying to catch and cast a vision you didn’t create? If those questions “click” with you, then you’ll love today episode of The Better Life/Better […]
In the Spotlight: Leadership Speaker Scott Edinger Helps Companies “Move the Needle” and Achieve Their Goals
So you’re looking for leadership speakers for your next meeting or conference. No problem: Turns out finding leadership speakers is easy. Finding the right leadership speaker for your people and your company — that’s a little more challenging. After a while, all the videos and bios start to run together. But what if you […]
Patrick Lencioni’s “Getting Naked” Gets Best Management Book of 2010 Award
Congratulations to Patrick Lencioni whose most recent book, Getting Naked: a Business Fable about Shedding the Three Fears that Sabotage Client Loyalty, was recently awarded 800-CEO-READ’s “Best Management Book of the Year 2010.” 800-CEO-READ, a top seller of business books nationwide, had this to say about Getting Naked: “Patrick Lencioni books are always a pleasure […]
7 Strategies for Leading BIG with Limited… Everything!
A Guest Post by Drs. Kevin & Jackie Freiberg The industries, companies, teams and executives we speak to these days have this in common; they want and need all people to be accountable and to exercise leadership even though resources, time and human talent are all limited. Here is a summarized bullet list of 7 […]