Organizations often times suffer from “Group Think”, and leaders can easily fall into the Go-Along-to-Get-Along (aka GAGA) trap. Dissent from the group is hard work for anyone since groups prefer consensus where existing views are validated, the environment remains predictable, and the work is done efficiently. Defying the group can often lead to one’s ideas being dismissed or even ridicule and ostracism. However, a characteristic […]
Every year, individuals set goals for themselves, both personal and professional. The personal goals might be to lose weight or exercise more. You might include less screen time or the endless scrolling on social media. On the professional side, leaders set goals for growth and development for themselves but also their teams and organizations. Leaders […]
I’ve been a leader for most of my life. Whether it be Boy Scouts or my school sports teams growing up, or professional roles in business and community organizations as an adult. I’ve gravitated toward leadership positions with a strong drive to excel at everything I put my mind and attention to. So, recently, when […]
John was recent honored to be interviewed Pasadena Pioneers podcast by host Don Schweitzer, Family Law Attorney and Chairman of the Board for the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. Don and John discuss leadership, coaching and and the importance of personal development.
Organizations invest roughly $400 billion in leadership development initiatives every year. However, research in human capital reveals that 75% of these organizations consider their leadership development programs ineffective. So, what is the disconnect? Experts suggest that the main reason lies in the tendency of most leadership development efforts to neglect the cognitive aspects of how […]
This episode features Harvey Slater, a Nutrition and Wellness Coach. We discuss how executives and leaders can optimize their leadership performance through nutrition. Studies have shown a strong connection between a leader’s nutrition and their cognitive function and clarity, sustained energy levels, stress management and positive role modeling. We dive into the foundational practices every […]
What a privilege to connect with a good friend and former colleague from PwC and IBM, Liz Hector, and be part of her acclaimed podcast “The Secret of Your Success”. In addition to being an awesome executive consultant, Liz is now a Director at the Project Management Institute in the Netherlands, she’s a blogger, speaker and […]
An extraordinary interview with Major General (Retired) H. Brent Baker Sr. Brent spent 37 years in the USAF enlisting as an “Airman Basic” and rose to become a General Officer. He’s now a senior executive at PTC, a world-class software company. He has some amazing stories and advice for leaders including understanding your leadership […]
BECOME A SELF-AWARE LEADER “I’m good” or “I’m all set”. These are some comments you’ll hear from leaders when asked what they’re doing to improve their leadership abilities. These static answers suggest a leader that is not truly self-aware or perhaps one with a healthy ego. The reality is that to be a great leader, […]
What’s Your Big Idea? “If you don’t have a plan, you become part of somebody else’s plan.” ― Terence McKenna Many individuals in leadership roles fail the vision test. I don’t mean reading a chart in the optometrist’s office. I’m talking about having a vision about how to take their organization and customer and employees experience to the next […]