February 4, 2025

Accountability in the Workplace

Now is the time to renew your perspective!

Somewhere, in a faraway land, a long, long time ago, accountability was something an individual strove to achieve, quietly, on their own, in an effort to learn, improve their skills, earn more responsibility and be trusted by those around them to work in a way that achieves a defined value to the organization.   That’s right, accountability was something you built, over time, by working hard, proving your skills and building trust. Communicating accountability was a humbling effort, by doing...Continue reading

By Lisa WoodsPosted in Management on February 4, 2025

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April 16, 2021

Three Key Components To Transform Strategy Into Results

How strategic are you?

  When we talk about being strategic we focus more on thinking and planning, than on leading and achieving.  The reality is that “being strategic” requires both; it’s the full transformation from dream to result.  It’s not that we forget to transform our vision, but often our approach to leading that change is not effective enough to generate our desired results.  Here is a model for strategic transformation-how to make your vision...Continue reading

By Lisa WoodsPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on April 16, 2021

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March 14, 2021

How To Develop An Emotionally Intelligent Organization

The Power of Giving Your Organization a Voice

Over the last few months I’ve spent a lot of time talking with executives about emotional intelligence and the impact it has on results.  One individual whom I would deem as highly emotionally intelligent expressed disappointment in his own executive peer group. During their recent strategy session the dialog was focused on results, structural reasons for results, external market reasons for results, any reason for results that did not require an understanding or accountability for what is...Continue reading

By Lisa WoodsPosted in Professional Development on March 14, 2021

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May 15, 2020

What does “New Normal” mean?

Your Business, Team, Career… “Reimagined”

  First of all, let’s agree to some fundamentals. “New Normal” DOES NOT mean everything looks the same from one business to another. It also DOES NOT mean that the changes you make are limited to adding in safety measures per state and local requirements.   What New Normal DOES MEAN is that you have some work to do…   How to Define Your New Normal (Phase One)   1)    Define what your “New Normal” looks like (including safety...Continue reading

By Lisa WoodsPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on May 15, 2020

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March 29, 2020

C0VID-19: Gamechanger for Business Leaders, Managers, Employees

How to calm short-term unrest, and ensure long-term success.

  Are you freaking out yet? Whether you answer Yes, No or Maybe, chances are your employees answer YES!…therefore you need to be a calming force during these difficult times. Here we will tackle what that means for you, and what actions can you take to move your team forward through this chaos.   Many in our workforce today have never faced a crisis like this one. Those of us who have years of wisdom….can offer some advice based on personal experience. I’d like to share...Continue reading

By Lisa WoodsPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on March 29, 2020

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November 9, 2019

How To Speak Your Mind At Work

THREE TYPES OF PEOPLE THAT SPEAK THEIR MIND

We’ve all been there, sitting in a meeting, standing in the break room, or face-to-face in the boss’s office…thinking…"I know how to solve this"…"I have a great idea"…"I know what to do"…"pick ME to lead"…                     But something stops us from speaking up. Shear terror? Lack of confidence? Afraid of not being taken seriously?   Whatever the...Continue reading

By Lisa WoodsPosted in Professional Development on November 9, 2019

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May 10, 2019

Why Are Negotiation Skills Soooooo Scary?

Negotiation is simply communication with accountability.

Negotiation is a loaded term, one that many associate with conflict, selling, losers verses winners, intimidation, power struggles…the list goes on. Bottom line, most people associate Negotiation Skills with negative connotations, and because of that, the topic is scary to even think about. I review this issue with hundreds of people each year between my business clients and MBA students. I am not exaggerating when I tell you that over 90% of current and future business professionals in this mix...Continue reading

By Lisa WoodsPosted in Professional Development on May 10, 2019

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November 13, 2018

Do Your Part To Help Our Veterans Succeed

Management Advice From Veterans Who Made The Corporate Transition

Here is a great article that we like to remind all leaders and managers about each year.   Many private sector companies actively seek out Ex-Military Officers to fill employment opportunities. They hire them into their leadership programs and management positions with a great deal of confidence that they will bring a unique skill set and accelerated management experience to strengthen their organization. These individuals can walk into a leadership or management role, learn quickly, make decisions...Continue reading

By Dan WoodsPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on November 13, 2018

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August 17, 2017

6 Approaches to Problem Solving- How Does Your Mind Work?

4 Steps to Making Your Team’s Problem Solving Strategy a Competitive Advantage

Your ability to solve problems impacts personal success in life, success as a team, and ultimately, the success of your business. That’s why it is so important to understand your strengths and weaknesses as you approach problems. This awareness can help you gage whether or not the situation requires your skill, the skill of another team member or a combination of the two. Effective problem solving offers an opportunity to move forward, rather than mitigate a setback. If you approach a...Continue reading

By Lisa WoodsPosted in Professional Development on August 17, 2017

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July 24, 2017

The Truth About Leading Organizational Change

3 Lessons Every Leader & Manager Can Learn From

Organizational strategists help business leaders realize their strategy by framing the organization necessary to achieve it. They look at what the organization is today vs. the business leader’s vision for the future, and then develop the changes necessary to achieve the desired results.   Here's the problem...it's still up to the leader to implement that change and most leaders fail at doing so.   Why is that? The answer is not so obvious. In fact, the reason is often blamed on the...Continue reading

By Lisa WoodsPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on July 24, 2017

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