It’s difficult to believe that a person can be one way in one situation, and a completely different way in another…at least, consistently. How many politicians have we seen make problematic decisions in their personal life…
Why the word KIND is the best leader quality
Beyond the ability to make nice remarks, the power of kindness in leadership goes a long way. It is about creating an environment where the employees feel that what is being valued and understood is real.
Conversation Street Episode 25: Scenario Planning
Success Authorities Peter Beaumont, Ronn Lehmann, and Linda Ruhland discuss Scenario Planning and the various benefits it provides business leaders.
YIKES: The Four Fatal Fears
As we’ve seen, the human brain is an amazing complex thing. For the most part, it’s a whiz at helping us make our way through the world, both physically and emotionally. But it has one significant flaw that Fear really exploits: It is a blindly functioning organ.
Conversation Street Episode 24: Leveraging LinkedIn, Part 2
Success Authorities discuss the current state of LinkedIn, its pros and cons, and how to make the most of it for your business.
Conversation Street Episode 23: Leveraging LinkedIn, Part 1
Success Authorities discuss the current state of LinkedIn, its pros and cons, and how to make the most of it for your business.
YIKES: Slag and the Tiger
”Yikes: Slag and the Tiger” is the second part of a series of articles that look at Fear: How we humans are hard-wired for Fear, how Fear can hold us back, and how we can handle it to get better results in our lives.
YIKES: How Fear Blocks Progress
”Yikes!” is a series of articles taking a look at Fear: How we humans are hard-wired for Fear, how Fear can hold us back, and how we can handle it to get better results in our lives.
Conversation Street Episode 22: Leadership is a Team Sport, Part 3
Success Authorities Ronn Lehmann, Peter Beaumont, and Linda Ruhland continue their conversation with guest, Dr. Gordy Curphy, in the third and final installment of “Leadership is a Team Sport.” They discuss the difference between successful leadership and effective leadership, and why so many companies fail to hire and develop effective leaders.
Conversation Street Episode 21: Leadership is a Team Sport, Part 2
Conversation Street Episode 21, Part 2. Success Authorities continue their conversation with guest, Dr. Gordy Curphy, who explains the difference between successful leadership and effective leadership, and why so many companies fail to hire and develop effective leaders.
Making a Difference
“The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials…the most money…or the most awards. They simply are the ones who care the most.”
Conversation Street Episode 20: Leadership is a Team Sport, Part 1
Conversation Street Episode 20, Part 1. Success Authorities converse with guest, Dr. Gordy Curphy, who explains the difference between successful leadership and effective leadership, and why so many companies fail to hire and develop effective leaders.
Conversation Street Episode 19: The Next Chapter: Buying or Selling a Business, Part 2
Conversation Street Episode 19, Part 2. Success Authorities continue their conversation with guest Dave Kaverman on the problems and opportunities associated with acquiring or selling a business.
Conversation Street Episode 18: The Next Chapter: Buying or Selling a Business, Part 1
Conversation Street Episode 18, Part 1. Success Authorities discuss the problems and opportunities associated with acquiring or selling a business with guest Dave Kaverman.
Conversation Street Episode 17: Lifestyle or Legacy? Your Business, Your Vision, Part 2
Conversation Street Episode 17, Part 2. Success Authorities Ronn Lehmann, Linda Ruhland, and Peter Beaumont continue their discussion on how leadership decisions affect business success, beginning with determining the type of business they are in.
Concrete is Easy; People are Hard
I’m always bothered when people discuss “hard skills” (task stuff) and “soft skills” (people stuff). I find that most people find the so-called “soft skills” the hardest to learn and implement.
Conversation Street Episode 16: Lifestyle or Legacy? Your Business, Your Vision, Part 1
Conversation Street Episode 16, Part 1. Success Authorities Ronn Lehmann, Linda Ruhland, and Peter Beaumont discuss how leadership decisions affect business success.
Conversation Street Episode 15: Momentum over Challenge, Part 2
Conversation Street Episode 15, Part 2. Success Authorities Ronn Lehmann, Linda Ruhland, Peter Beaumont, and guest, Tony Wand, HM Cragg CEO, explore the elements of leadership that sustain business momentum despite industry challenges.
Conversation Street Episode 14: Momentum over Challenge, Part 1
Conversation Street Episode 14, Part 1. Success Authorities Ronn Lehmann, Linda Ruhland, Peter Beaumont, and guest, Tony Wand, HM Cragg CEO, explore the elements of leadership that sustain business momentum despite industry challenges.
Conversation Street Episode 13: Leading the Acquired Company, Part 2
Conversation Street Episode Part 2. Success Authorities Peter Beaumont, Ronn Lehmann, Linda Ruhland, and guest, Michael Montgomery, continue the discussion regarding the leadership challenges and changes that occur when a company is merged or acquired.
Labor Day and Rotten Jobs
The biggest payback of a rotten job is appreciation. Later in your working life, you’ll know that whatever the challenges of your current job, it’s still better than that rotten job you once had.
Conversation Street Episode 12: Leading the Acquired Company, Part 1
Conversation Street Episode Part 1. Success Authorities Peter Beaumont, Ronn Lehmann, Linda Ruhland, and guest, Michael Montgomery, discuss the leadership challenges and changes that occur when a company is merged or acquired.