It's an illusion that we can actually manage time itself. Time just is. The more important question we need to ask ourselves is how will we use our time this week to net us the highest return on investment. Stop trying to manage time and start using time to design the business and life you want to create. CONSIDER THIS: You have exactly the same amount of time in your day as the CEO of Google or Sheryl Sandburg, COO of Facebook or Mark Burnett the Producer of shows like Survivor, … [Read more...]
The Empowerment Dynamic with David Emerald
March 30, 2013 By
This 15-minute, free coaching session with your favorite coach to the CEO's, Jeff Smith, covers the groundbreaking work of David Emerald, The Power of TED - The Empowerment Dynamic. David and Jeff, along with their host, Kevin Scott, discuss the Dreaded Drama Triangle and how your work environment can find it's antidote, The Empowerment Dynamic. Join the Jolt List in the sidebar to the right & receive the latest JoltCast for FREE.=====> DOWNLOAD HERE. … [Read more...]
Will you give the gift of presence this week?
December 24, 2012 By
The most profound gift you can give anyone is your full and complete attention. To truly listen and hear their desires, needs, and dreams is something the best leaders give to others everyday. Being completely present this week for all the wonderful exchanges of love and heartfelt giving will be a gift to others and to yourself. TRY THIS...be totally and completely in mind and spirit where you are, when you are there. Remove any distraction that might pull your mind away from the … [Read more...]
Will you make excuses or find solutions this week?
December 17, 2012 By
There’s 2 weeks left of 2012. Have you reached your desired outcomes for the year? Reaching your highest level goals normally are a result of your daily behaviors and the things you focus on. We can have it all, it seems, just not all at once. If you or your team have been making excuses for not reaching goals you previously set, here are some things to consider and ways to make the most out of this week: CELEBRATE THIS: The many, many, many times you have done things right … [Read more...]
Will you lead by being curious this week?
December 4, 2012 By
Recent studies using fMRIs have shown that we have a higher level of retention for information that we were initially most curious about. Albert Einstein is quoted as saying, “I have no special talents, I am only passionately curious.” So, what might you do to enhance curiosity in yourself and others? Here’s some tools and techniques you can use to get started: USE THESE: Tools to foster curiosity. You’ll discover how to fire the Seeking Newness neural pathway in your … [Read more...]
Will you take the shoulds off your shoulders this week?
November 5, 2012 By
The word "should" can really weigh you down. For many of us, that word echoes in our minds often. You might say things like, "I should be more successful than I am", "I should make more money than I do", " I should be nicer or smarter or more disciplined or less angry or a better leader or father or mother or son or daughter.". The shoulds can add up internally and they can also be directed at your team members and others. "They should work harder, be on time, take more initiative, be … [Read more...]
Becoming a Leader
March 6, 2012 By
In my last blog, I asked if you were a manager or a leader. Today, I want to share thoughts on how to become a better leader. I believe the biggest difference between managers and leaders is the focus areas. Managers tend to focus on tasks, processes, and budgets. These are critical skills but so are leadership skills. Leaders focus on people and how they are contributing. This is often messy, confusing and challenging work. But the reward is great. As you become a better leader, … [Read more...]
Are you a manager or a leader?
February 24, 2012 By
How did you answer the question in the title? I think organizations need both managers and leaders. We need managers to run the business, improve processes, hit quality goals, and make decisions. We need leaders to inspire us, to look around the corner and see where we are headed, to develop others and to transform the organization. It is important to understand the distinction between managers and leaders so you can improve your skills in the areas where you may not be as strong. … [Read more...]
Work – Life Balance. It’s all about the choices.
February 10, 2012 By
I had a friend who got killed in a hit and run accident a few years ago. He was out for a run early in the morning. He loved getting up for a run and starting his day with an emotional high. He would have turned 50 the day after I turned 40. He left behind a loving wife and two loving daughters. I think if I had asked him the day before he died how he was doing, he might have said, “Busy. I cannot find enough time in the day. I am having a hard time balancing work and … [Read more...]
Musings from a New Small Business Owner
January 26, 2012 By
Thanks to all the folks who have helped me as I launched Voltage Leadership back in September. Many of you have asked how it is going and what lessons I have learned. These questions have encouraged me to step back and think about how I’m feeling in this new role of owner. I have had a boss since I was a paper boy at 11 years old and it is sometimes strange to not have someone to run my ideas by for approval. I have used friends and other coaches to help me with my thinking and I … [Read more...]
