Happy Thanksgiving to all

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Enjoy and be thankful for everything we have. Best to all.  Phil Bride

Are you a leader or not? 5 questions–5 levels–5 rules

Are you a leader or not? Yes or No. Have you ever wondered just what kind of leader you are? How good are you at leading? By now we’ve all pretty much accepted that leadership has nothing to do with role or title. Leadership is much deeper. It’s not so...

5 Questions to guide you to your personal philosophy

So, how do you figure out your personal philosophy? Simple. Answer these 5 questions about personal philosophy and you are on your way! 1. What are your values? Values are those things that don’t change over time. These are the things you gravitate toward,...

10 communication best practices, where do you stand?

Communicating effectively your vision, your plans, and your expectations is crucial for success. If you think saying it once or twice is sufficient, you haven’t done your job. It’s important to remember that every communication receiver is asking themselves “What do...

You're on! Give your business overview in less than 5 minutes.

Because you will… Build trust that you know what you are doing. Give direction to yourself and your team. Build leverage with key partners. Put order in your days and priority lists. Become more effective. To do this takes preparation, a lot of work, homework...

I know all about it, I saw a movie

Don’t get me wrong, reading books is good, an excellent way to get introduced to concepts. I read a lot of books. But it does not develop the skills described in the book. That takes action, training, and accountability. Rarely does the lone wolf, self-coaching...