There’s a common thread that unites the most successful leadership teams and the most successful companies in the world: they all have a habit of regularly setting and achieving both short-term and long-term goals for the business, and are constantly working on a path that helps them achieve those goals.
Component: Traction
Choosing the Right “Operating System” for Your Business
When business coaches talk about selecting an operating system for a business, they aren’t talking about whether to go with Microsoft, Apple or Linux products. Just as a computer’s operating system organizes day-to-day activities and long term data points in order to simplify tasks and store information, a company’s operating system consists of the ways that business is carried out by the leadership team and all employees in the course of daily business.
The Olympics and Leadership
What did the Olympic Games in London teach us about team leadership and the importance of maintaining strong leadership through business coaching in order to be successful? Plenty! The Summer Olympics captivated millions around the world, as teams competed for the prized gold medals. Take a hard look at the teams and individuals who competed in your favorite events. Olympic competitors are among the top athletes in the world, yet they didn’t get to compete in the Olympics just because they were the top in their sport. Each of the tremendously talented athletes had to rely on the hard work of a strong team leadership with a common, focused goal, working together to make it to the top.
Mid-Year Momentum
We are a couple of weeks from the halfway point for 2012. At this time you should have done your Q3 planning session or have it scheduled.
Stop Being Late for Meetings
If you or one of your teammates are often late for meetings, think about this. Aside from the disrespect it shows to your team, the frustration everyone feels, and the potential momentum lost in the meeting, consider the following.
P90X® Your Business
At the end of 2011, I felt my body was underperforming. That mattered because I wanted to do specific things well – at a high level – and just didn’t seem to have the stamina to pull it all off. A couple of my clients had found a solution in P90X and encouraged me to follow in their footsteps. I’m 6 months in and I love it. I feel great and am performing at a much higher level than I was previously.