Common Denominator

The number one common denominator of great leaders and leadership teams is the ability to make good decisions. As Napoleon Bonaparte said “Nothing is more difficult and therefore more precious than to be able to decide.” We all make lots of small decisions everyday...

Snap Decisions

We have all done it. We meet someone and we have made up our minds about whether we like them or not in less than thirty seconds. We then spend the rest of the conversation justifying our initial judgement. But what exactly are we evaluating in this process? In her...

Core Values

What are your Company’s Core Values and Why Are They Important? What does a company stand for? What values do its employees embody? What do its products contribute to the world? Answering these questions succinctly, but meaningfully is challenging but worth pursuing...

How Core Values Impact Hiring

Hiring Based on Company Core Values vs hiring Based on a Job Description   Recently, I have had a couple of clients looking for new employees and bemoaning the fact that, historically, their previous hires have not worked out as they hoped. Even though the...

Hiring Based On Core Values

Why You Should Be Willing to Hire on Core Values   Over the last three months I have been exploring the different aspects of Core Values and how they affect your organization. This month I want to discuss how your Core Values should inform your hiring decisions....