It isn't hard to understand why so many refer to themselves in this way: it helps the ego, helps marketing, and shines a patina of professionalism and respectability on their activities. But just because these...
Everyone on your team has potential. Some people have a little, while some have a lot – but how many people truly invest the time to reach their potential? The person with less potential who...
What is the difference between a successful retreat and one that is… adequate? As a retreat leader, I’d like to think that the quality of the retreat leader (and the prep) makes a big difference,...
The technique is called Reframing. YET reframes a negative belief into one that opens the possibility to growth and mastery. Another example of reframing is the “power of YEP” (or if you prefer, the power...
Whether directly or indirectly, so much of the work we do with leaders and their organizations speaks to building brand values and culture, and how that impacts their growth. As an organization: 🤔 Who are...
As a rule, I would not want the camera running throughout the retreat. But as the meeting facilitator, I recognize that video can be a powerful tool, especially when used strategically. And especially when one...
Our AI Resource Kit includes an Employee AI Acceptable Use Policy template, which includes the following 10 elements: Maintain Confidentiality: Do not embed into prompts anything that is either confidential to the organization, or that...
Unfortunately for many, it lives in a number of places, beyond the CRM: Excel spreadsheets Post-it notes Handwritten or computer notes from meetings. (Still using “moleskin” books?) Email correspondence Conversations at networking events And more...
When planning retreats, there's often a gap between the initial ask and the deeper organizational needs – a gap that can only be bridged through careful investigation and honest dialogue. So here are five key...
As a member of the leadership team, you’ve been tasked with organizing the annual offsite for your team. Inevitably, a question comes up: should I plan and facilitate the meeting myself, or hire an external...
If you’ve ever said – or heard someone say – that they need to get better at closing the sale, it’s very easy to agree: “Yes, you need to do better”. But is the focus...