Leadership

The Need To Know “WHY”

Helping people understand their purpose Many things lead to the success of a business. Productive management and employees are certainly one of the top reasons a company is able to meet their goals. With motivated team members, customer service soars, office morale is higher, retention is greater, and the company

Cultivating Self-knowledge for Great Leadership

When you think about qualities of a great leader, self-awareness is likely not at the top of the list of priorities. However, this is a very necessary part of being a good leader and having the ability to steer your team in the right direction. Without this understanding, you will

Make Your Company Values Known

Are your company values known by all employees? Every business owner has a reason behind starting their company. Whatever that reason is, it is important that your staff understands it. When employees know your passions, they will feel more motivated to help you be successful. People will put more of

How To Improve Communication in the Workplace

Communication in the workplace can be one of the most difficult parts of any given day. Since almost all departments, positions and duties require communicating, whether it is via phone, email or in person; you and your team must all be on the same page in order to communicate effectively.

ARE YOU AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR?

by Norman Lanier, Ph.D, Corporate Psychologist & Executive Coach PART I How would you know? Last year, I shared a true story about John Ray, a southern gentleman who helped me learn the secret of relationships—how someone feels about herself in your presence has a phenomenally direct impact on how she feels

Mark Parrish on Leadership: Houston Business Journal 3/13/17

The Business Journal Interview How Igloo’s CEO transitioned from battlefields to boardrooms SUBSCRIBER CONTENT: Mar 10, 2017, 12:30am CST Mark Parrish, President and CEO of Katy-based Igloo Products Corp., rolls up to work every day in a black 2015 Wrangler Sahara with his company’s logo on the spare tire. When

Senior Executives Top Challenge

Employee Engagement! What is employee engagement? Engaged employees really care about the company. They are willing to “give whatever it takes” to make the company the best it can be. Engaged employees have an emotional bond to the company, which results in higher levels of productivity, increased customer satisfaction, and

How to Make Strategic Planning Smart and Simple

We hear a lot about strategic planning these days….but does it work? Often we hear; my business is doing fine…I got here without a strategic plan…why bother? The answer; because your competitors are…and they are looking for ways to grow their business…which means taking business away from yours. Strategic planning