by Craig W. Ross | Jan 3, 2017 | Blog Posts, Leadership, Talent Development, Team Effectiveness
The calendar may be “new” but nothing changes unless we change. Objectives and budgets may all be fresh, but a total of zero outcomes are improved unless we improve. It only becomes a different year when we do things different, or better, then we did in the...
by Craig W. Ross | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog Posts, Leadership, Talent Development
Intellectual courage is different than emotional courage. Knowing the difference explains why some people stay stuck – and others transform outcomes. – Intellectual courage is saying that which everyone thinks is true; emotional courage is saying the...
by Craig W. Ross | Sep 14, 2016 | Behavior Change, Blog Posts, Leadership, Talent Development
It’s that awkward moment: You’re at the community meeting when they announce, “We need volunteers!” . . . and everyone in attendance looks away and becomes busy with their smart phones. It’s easy to forgive ourselves in such situations; heck, we’re busy. ...
by Craig W. Ross | Jul 5, 2016 | Blog Posts, Leadership, Talent Development
Your team is half way through the year. Does everyone believe they’ll win? Confidence is a steroid (safe and legal) essential for team success. Too many leaders cross their fingers and hope the conditions will magically appear to elevate their team’s...
by Craig W. Ross | May 24, 2016 | Behavior Change, Blog Posts, Leadership, Talent Development, Team Effectiveness, Tools
The graduate makes a significant decision as they walk across the stage: “This is my graduation.” Or, “This is my commencement exercise.” Some are done. “I’m finally finished with school,” translates to “My learning is complete.” Others have just started: “I’m...
by Craig W. Ross | Mar 8, 2016 | Behavior Change, Blog Posts, Talent Development, Team Effectiveness
Each day can be difficult: • You work for someone who doesn’t value your contributions. • The customer won’t come to the table. • That “someone” on the team keeps making mistakes. • The resources you were counting on are disappearing. • And why do “they”...
