Last week, we discussed a few basic project management terms. Click the button below if you missed that one. This week, we’ll take a look at basic testing and feedback, which are also essential elements of running a smooth project. The mechanisms for this differ somewhat depending on whether you offer products or services. The…
Have you ever considered your leadership in terms of craftsmanship? Effective leadership is both an art and a science. If we aren’t intentional about the art of leadership – the craftsmanship aspect – we risk losing a vital aspect of our influence. Today, we’ll explore this topic using one of the world’s foremost Swiss watch…
Most of my professional career was spent in the technology world. As such, project management principles and language have become second nature to me. Collectively, I think of these principles as “the language of progress.” Effective leadership, of course, is all about progress and accomplishment, both of which require solid project management. To this end,…
There is nothing quite like rolling a strike in bowling. Once you release the ball, there is a sense of growing excitement and anticipation when you realize that the ball seems to be on the right track. Then – BAM – there is a small thunderclap as the ball hits the pins and they fly…
This week marks the first anniversary of Leadership Adventure. The time has certainly flown by quickly. Thank you for hanging in there with me this far. I’m excited for the future, and for what our collective Leadership Adventures hold in store for us during this next year. If you’ve enjoyed the content, please consider sharing…
Since the mid-80s, one of my favorite leadership sayings has been “raise the bar.” I’m fuzzy about when I first adopted it, but it resonated with me early in my career and I’ve used it pretty consistently ever since. On March 23, I rolled out the “Two Minute Tips” video segment. After several months of…
Since the mid-80s, one of my favorite leadership sayings has been “raise the bar.” I’m fuzzy about when I first adopted it, but it resonated with me early in my career and I’ve used it pretty consistently ever since. On March 23, I rolled out the “Two Minute Tips” video segment. After several months of…
Last week we defined resilience as the ability of a leader to recover quickly from setbacks, adapt to change, and maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity. I shared six ideas with you for intentionally fostering resilience in your leadership. This week, part two. The most extreme sport on the planet (in my…