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May 4, 2012

Converting Hope to Stories for Success

By in Execution, Executive Coaching, Goals, Leadership, Personal Leadership, Self-Management

 

One way to convert the desire associated with hope to strategies associated with success is to notice words you use and to rewrite your personal storyline.

By paying attention to our words, we can become more conscious of the story we’re telling ourselves … whether it’s one of hope or despair, success or failure.

Our words and storylines open potential for becoming more focussed and committed to our goals, rather than hoping for success and preparing excuses for possible setbacks.

Though plans and preparation may not guarantee success, they create the language and script for living our story of success.

–  Terrence TJ Kelly    Executive Leadership Coach;  Vistage Jacksonville Florida

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April 20, 2012

Shifting from Hope to Strategies for Success

By in Executive Coaching, Goals, Personal Leadership, Self-Management

Occasionally I hear clients tell me they “hope something will happen.”  Or,  they “want to do something and hope they can.” These words remind me that while “hope” may inspire dreams, invigorate vision and spark ambition, it’s not a strategy.  Hope is not a plan, nor a deliberate thought process associated with action that moves [...]

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April 6, 2012

Unconditional Confidence: Much More Than False Courage

By in Decision Making, Execution, Goals, Leadership, Personal Leadership

How do strong personal leaders develop the confidence to stay focussed and move forward when others show doubt and falter? You know the level of confidence I’m speaking about.  In fact, you may recognize it by the chill in your bones; the hair on your neck; or the goosebumps on your arms. Where does it [...]

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March 30, 2012

Leadership Teams: Better Performance With Better Health

By in Executive Coaching, Personal Leadership, Teams

Recently, I had the privilege of working with Pat Richie, Consultant for The Table Group.   According to Pat, there are two major requirements for organizations to be competitive and succeed in today’s dynamic markets.  Organizations must be both “smart” and “healthy.” Being “smart” means having the functional knowledge and competency in the major business [...]

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March 16, 2012

Seven Ideas for Creating Context and Managing Conversations

By in Communications, Execution, Executive Coaching, Personal Leadership, Planning

Mark was preparing for an important conversation with a business associate.  He was very comfortable with the money issues and market data, but felt awkward talking about the conceptual and philosophical issues like:  whether they had a common purpose for putting the deal together; what expectations they had for each other; how they would measure [...]

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March 2, 2012

Decision Making … Donna’s Dilemma

By in Decision Making, Executive Coaching, Leadership

Donna was contemplating her next move.  This was a big issue.  The market place was shifting.  Some of it due to new government regulations. Should she lean into a strategic alliance and be absorbed by a larger business partner? – Or – Should her company hold on to their independence and hope their differentiation will [...]

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February 17, 2012

Stand Up Meetings With a Twist

By in Articles, Communications, Execution

Often I listen as executives work through leadership challenges associated with communications and meetings.  Issues like needing to communicate more; having the right number and type of meetings; motivating people to arrive on time; involving people in meetings when they’re on the road or away from the office; keeping meetings moving and on task; etc. Recently [...]

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February 3, 2012

The Problem With Problems

By in Execution, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Self-Management

  High performing executives and leaders sometimes look like problem solving magnets.  As recognized problem solvers, they seem to attract problems from all directions. The most skilled problem solvers understand the importance of taking time to clearly define the problem and put it in writing before they begin with solutions.  This practice creates context for [...]

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January 20, 2012

Why Some Conversations May be So Difficult

By in Communications, Executive Coaching, Personal Leadership, Self-Management

Why do some conversations seem so much tougher than others? It’s not always the content itself.  It’s something else. Sure, the content of the problem you’re discussing has a bearing.  So does the urgency around reaching agreement.  But there is another factor, less tangible, that adds weight to the conversations. So, what is it? Perhaps it’s [...]

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January 6, 2012

Creating an Accountability Culture

By in Executive Coaching, Leadership, Strategy

The dictionary definition may be harsh.  And, the term accountability may carry a negative connotation, one of being in trouble; scolding; or punishment.  Today, however, accountability seems to be what gets things done in organizations and in business.  It’s the nature of delivering promises in the marketplace; satisfying customer commitments; and, meeting partner agreements.  It’s [...]

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