When we analyze our businesses, we’re drawn to look at the numbers provided to us by our accountants: cash flow statements, balance sheets, and income statements. And when we look beyond these to other numbers, they are typically derivatives that make up the former reports: sales, gross margin, etc. As managers, we tend to evaluate ...
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ADVISA Expands to Include Training on Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence Leadership Series launches as part of a suite of cutting-edge leadership development offerings ADVISA, leadership development and talent optimization firm, announced Monday ...
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Organization Design: Form Follows Function
In 1896, the architect Louis Sullivan, the father of the modern steel skyscraper and mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright, coined the maxim “form follows function” in an article titled The Tall Office Building Artistically Considered. Sullivan’s vanguard approach broke from the prevailing approach of his day, which could be characterized as “form follows precedent.” Note Sullivan’s ...
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Trust Calls for Competence and Connection
Less is more Less is more. We hear this phrase a lot—when writing emails, disciplining our kids or preparing a presentation. When it comes ...
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An Engaged Leader Is a Present Leader
The current state of engaged leaders Leaders are faced with multiple pressures and must deal with them on the run. Tasks are abundant, pressures from deadlines loom, and all the while, they must continue moving towards the goals laid out. The engaged leader must always look ahead. They must navigate through the never-ending bombardment of ...
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3 Keys to Help Develop Your Leaders
Knowing Ain’t Doing I know I’m supposed to eat salads and workout. I’ll have improved mental health, a trimmer waistline, less risk of certain diseases, live longer, etc. It’s not that I’m NOT aware of these benefits. After a long day, I’d rather eat a burrito and watch TV than eat a bowl of kale ...
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Explore Simplicity
Explore Simplicity The next event in ADVISA’s Women’s Field Trip series (June 21st) will explore the idea of simplicity. I am especially excited about this particular Field Trip! The concept hasn’t been far from my mind all month as I’ve worked remotely from Venice, Italy – an environment in which daily life forces the on-going ...
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The Leadership Transition + Succession Planning
Begin with the end in mind. Transitioning leadership is a challenge all companies must endure at some point. It can be hard to give up control of something you’ve invested everything in, but it doesn’t have to be as challenging as it first appears. As I began to transition out of the role of CEO, ...
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Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time
In the sixth century BC, Lao-tzu, the Chinese sage, said he had just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, and compassion—citing these three as our greatest treasures. In our lives (one-third of which we spend at work), we’re continually learning these things. Last week, a client asked me, “How do I get my teams to ...
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Building Trust – The Elusive Keystone of Engagement
Research tells us the relationship between us and those to whom we look for leadership is a core component of engagement. Most of us would agree that trust is foundational to any relationship. Yet, “building trust” can be elusive – most say they want it but aren’t sure how to get it. This is why ...
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