07
Dec
SIGNS OF EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP
Effective leaders plant and cultivate seeds of energy. In an energized enterprise led by an effective leader, we see possibility thinkers who say, “Sure, we can do that!” or “How...
24
Nov
SHARON STARCHASER’S INTERGALACTIC QUEST FOR MISSION SUCCESS
Imagine a parallel universe. In one of its galaxies lives an accomplished and caring leader. His name is Sir Daniel Manchester. Everyone calls him Dan Man for short. Dan Man...
17
Nov
GET INVESTED
KPCB’s 2015 Internet Trends Report reveals that most millennials rank training and development opportunities as the most valuable employer benefit. This trend is encouraging because investing in people benefits the...
04
Nov
WHERE THERE’S A WILL
What is will? Will is intention. If I want clear intention, where do I start? I get focused on my goal with such unbending purpose that I refuse to fail, no...
29
Oct
MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY: ENGAGE. ELEVATE. ENERGIZE.
People who advance to the leading edge of performance have motivational mastery. They engage, elevate, and energize others. They are driven to think, decide, and act in ways that lift...
21
Oct
DO YOU WANT YOUR ORGANIZATION TO BE A GREAT PLACE TO WORK?
Today Fortune magazine published their annual 2015 Best Small & Medium Workplaces list, with their partner Great Place to Work®. According to Fortune, the rigorous selection process included an employee...
15
Oct
IT’S ALL ABOUT ENERGY
A few days ago I enjoyed the opportunity to have breakfast with Tom Farrell, the President and CEO of Dominion Power, and introduced him as the keynote speaker at a...
08
Oct
THE 3 C’s TO DEVELOP BRIGHT STARS
To develop bright stars, effective leaders work daily to improve and perfect three things within their enterprises: Culture - The culture sets the tone. Provide psychological conditions of meaningfulness, safety, availability,...
01
Oct
FIVE TED TALKS EVERY LEADER MUST SEE
If you’re in need of leadership inspiration, but don’t have time to open the Jim Collins book you’ve been waiting to read or take that leadership development course you’ve had...
23
Sep
BOOST YOUR ENERGY AND FEEL THE BUZZ
Effective leaders plant and cultivate seeds of energy. In an energized enterprise led by an effective leader, we see possibility thinkers who say, “Sure, we can do that!” or “How...
22
Sep
ARE YOU TOO COMFORTABLE?
In today’s economy, maintaining the status quo doesn’t work. This is true especially in organizations where the situation is extreme due to budget cuts, downsizing, or loss of market share....
17
Sep
THANK YOU, TROJANS
Last week, I had the honor of speaking to the students at my high school alma mater as part of a Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Four other distinguished alumni...
15
Sep
NOT JUST ANOTHER BUZZ WORD: MOTIVATIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL ACUMEN
One of my recent blogs was about why it’s important for government executives to develop organizational and motivational acumen. For some readers these may be unfamiliar terms, so I’ll explain in...
10
Sep
GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE FEATURE
Government Executive asked me to share some of my findings on improving individual, team and enterprise performance in the public sector. The inquiry is timely as federal executives are reporting...
08
Sep
BEYOND SCRIMMAGE: DRILLS TO DEVELOP ACUMEN FOR WINNING PERFORMANCE
Recently, I delivered a keynote address to a large group of senior government acquisition and procurement executives at a summit focused on taking their workforce to the next level. I...
21
Jul
Energized Enterprise
I’m pleased to announce that my new book, Energized Enterprise: Leading Your Workforce to New Peaks of Performance in the Public Sector and Beyond, will hit shelves September 15th. Energized...
15
Jun
ELLEN’S EUREKA: CREATING CAMARADERIE IN A COMPETITIVE CULTURE
EFFECTIVE LEADERS understand human nature, and they create connections even in difficult situations. For example, when promoted to lead an organization, one of our colleagues named Ellen inherited an adversarial...
23
Apr
EVA SAVES DINNER: TURNING CHAOS & CRISIS INTO CLIENT HAPPINESS
Eva is my favorite waitress at my favorite restaurant where I sometimes meet my favorite colleagues for business dinners. I know I can trust Eva for consistent, attentive, and quiet...
07
Mar
Federal Leaders’ Puzzle: It Can Be Solved
Turbulent waters of uncertainty have threatened our government’s workforce for some time. Now, the problem is exacerbated by federal budget cuts. With everything that’s happening, many government executives realize they...
18
Feb
Goodbye to Vivian: Hello to Finding, Keeping, and Leading Superstars
Many years ago when I was an emerging leader working for a different company, I was part of a team that actively recruited a young, brilliant social scientist. Recruitment of...
13
Jan
Soar Higher With Your Team: Imagine. Navigate. Motivate.
My colleague, Ron, was the associate commissioner of a federal agency at a time when the government was undergoing extensive cuts and downsizing. As a leader, one of the things...
30
Dec
Steer a Leading Course: 3 Tips to Navigate Technology Transitions
Enterprises can no longer function without new technologies. Leaders who hesitate to implement new solutions can get lost in our networked world and scramble frantically, surrounded by forces too powerful...
12
Nov
Win the Game: 3 Ways Leaders Take Aim to Achieve Bold Goals
Winning leaders inspire and enable their workforces to achieve big bold goals. This requires a mindful and conscious shift in perspective and action. This shift relies upon a powerful vision...
07
Oct
Fit for Success: Savvy Leaders Create Perfect Matches
If you are a leader, chances are that you would love to have stellar people knocking on your door to join your team, stay long-term, and make a meaningful contribution...