Our mindsets are comprised of a set of beliefs that determine how we see the world and our place in it. According to Carol Dweck, author of Mindset, Changing the Way You Think to Fulfill Your Potential, there are two basic mindsets: fixed and growth. Fixed Mindset: Our belief is that our talents, skills, and...Read More

This week we are talking about innovation and specifically the ideas that drive our innovation. The definition of innovation is… An idea that has been implemented into a product, service, process, or system that is new to the business (or individual). Our ability to innovate consistently is a critical component of the health and stability...Read More

Jim Collins in Good to Great, presents the concept of confronting the brutal facts and the role that this plays in creating a great company.  I have not yet met a business owner whose goal it was to create a mediocre business so let’s take a closer look at the strategy and tactics of dealing...Read More

Jim Collins in Good to Great, presents the concept of confronting the brutal facts and the role that this plays in creating a great company.  I have not yet met a business owner whose goal it was to create a mediocre business so let’s take a closer look at the strategy and tactics of dealing...Read More

In John C Maxwell’s book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, he talks about the Law of the Picture.  This law says that “people do what people see.” When I think about the role of authenticity in leadership this law immediately comes to mind.  When what we say matches what we do our leadership is...Read More