In the excellent book The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea, The Chairman, a very wise and successful entrepreneur and business leader is coaching Joe, a new student and mentee. The Chairman leans toward Joe in order to assure being heard with absolute clarity. With all the emphasis he can muster, The Chairman …
We are in a study of Marshall Goldsmith’s excellent book, What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful. Goldsmith identifies four key beliefs that help us become successful. Because these key beliefs are so deeply ingrained in successful people, these beliefs can make it difficult to make necessary changes …
We are in a study of Marshall Goldsmith’s excellent book, What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful. The book is relevant to all healthcare executives who desire even greater success in the future. Goldsmith identifies four key beliefs that helped us become successful. Each key belief can make …
In the excellent book The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea, The Chairman, a very wise and successful entrepreneur and business leader is coaching Joe, a new student and mentee. The Chairman leans forward toward Joe, and The Chairman’s voice gets softer for greater emphasis. With all the emphasis he can muster, …
In the excellent book titled The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea, The Chairman, a hugely successful and wise entrepreneur and business leader comments on the coffee just served by Rachel. Rachel is a member of the staff at The Chairman’s mansion and estate. The Chairman comments to his student and mentee named …
We are in a study of Marshall Goldsmith’s excellent book, What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful. The book is relevant to all healthcare executives who desire even greater success in the future. Goldsmith coaches highly successful senior executives from Fortune 100 companies to behave more effectively in …
“Tell you what I said. I’ll work with him for a year. If he gets better, pay me. If not, it’s all free.” What a powerful statement. What a powerful way to begin a productive, trusting relationship. What a powerful strategy for current and future success! This statement was made by Marshall Goldsmith, one of …
We are in a study of Marshall Goldsmith’s excellent book, What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful. The book is relevant to all healthcare executives who desire even greater success in the future. Goldsmith has a Ph.D in organizational behavior from UCLA and over 30 years of experience …
We are in a study of Marshall Goldsmith’s excellent book, What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful. The book is relevant to all healthcare executives who desire even greater success in the future. As Goldsmith points out, it’s not that successful people don’t know who they are, where …
How often do you revisit priceless treasures? Priceless treasures that, if revisited with purpose and focus, will make an even greater positive impact on your personal and professional life. Hopefully the answer to that question is “very often!” You are invited to join me in revisiting such a treasure… a superb book that, if studied …
We are in a study of Marshall Goldsmith’s excellent book, What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful. Goldsmith is exactly right when he writes, “In an arc of what can be a long and successful career, you will always be in transit from here to there.” The statement above …
There has never been a time in healthcare when the title to one of Marshall Goldsmith’s bestselling books was more accurate, compelling and true! The Title? What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful! Due to healthcare reform and many other converging legislative, scientific, cultural and social issues …
There is much power and truth in the statement, “The teacher learns more than the student.” Credible studies consistently prove that one of the most effective ways to learn, improve and apply knowledge, skills, techniques, and wisdom is to teach. And so it is with leadership. Regardless of your level within your organization or the stage …
The incredible value and return on investment from open, honest, transparent communication and sharing was clearly on display Monday and Tuesday of this week. The setting was the annual Healthcare Supplier/Provider Institute Meeting, April 25&26, 2011 in Las Vegas. Participants included executives representing all facets of healthcare, including hospitals, IDNs, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, GPOs, and …
Culture eats strategy for lunch! You may have heard this statement, or you may have read articles or heard presentations with a similar theme. Culture does indeed eat strategy for lunch! Culture is far more important, particularly over time, than one or more strategies. Webster defines culture as “the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and …
Colleen Barrett, President Emeritus of Southwest Airlines describes The Triple Bottom Line as follows: 1. “Treat your people right, and good things will happen. When we talk to our people, we proudly draw a pyramid on the chalkboard and tell them: You are at the top of the pyramid. You are the most important person …
In his latest book titled Lead with LUV: A Different Way to Create Real Success, Ken Blanchard writes the following: “Leadership is not about love – it is love. It’s loving your mission, it’s loving your customers, it’s loving your people, and it’s loving yourself enough to get out of the way so other people can …
Ken Blanchard, the prolific best-selling author, is paid big bucks to speak to people and organizations all over the world. In his latest book, Blanchard writes: “When I ask groups of managers, ‘How many of you think you are a leader?’ fewer than a third of them raise their hands.” Imagine that! Less than a …
In his most recent book, Ken Blanchard tells a true story regarding consulting with a bank. When I got in front of all the key managers, I said, “I certainly appreciate your sending me your purpose statement. Ever since I got it, I have slept much better. I put it next to my bed …
Imagine how you would feel if a highly successful, internationally respected business leader said this about you. Not only said it, but wrote it in a book for the entire world to see and read: “She has ensured that no grief goes unattended; that no joy goes unshared; that each achievement is celebrated; and that …