Grit. Passion and perseverance over the long haul. Am I really willing to take it on? To pursue even when tired, worn out, or ready to throw in the towel? Grit. That’s what I need to pursue. That’s how, over the long term horizon, I’ll attain. If grit is what it takes to finish it,Continue reading "Leadership, part 2"
Leadership, part 1
I’ve been discussing aspects of leadership for a short jaunt but I’ve been reminded I need to think much more deeply about this. This will be the first in a mini series on what intangible attributes we, as leaders, must have to prevail. I’ll cover the attributes laid out at a recent conference with oneContinue reading "Leadership, part 1"
Learning Beats Knowing
I was recently posed with the question: “Is it possible that we’re actually at our best when we know the very least? When we’re new…we are rookies.” For me, I’ve already outlined that I felt inadequate to blog because I entered a new career, a new area, a new…you get the point. Yet it’s inContinue reading "Learning Beats Knowing"
World Class Service
I got my wish. To many out there this will sound ridiculous, but to me: giddy with joy. I got to listen to Horst Schulze speak. The former president of Ritz Carlton. In my role at Riskalyze, I’ve much to learn. There are so many areas I want to push beyond what is accepted andContinue reading "World Class Service"
Feedback
We typically think of feedback as binary: either good or bad. “Hey, great job today!” or “please step into my office.” Feedback is so much more. It’s my relationship to the world and the world’s relationship to me. These are the conversations that drive business growth. They drive people to get more out of theirContinue reading "Feedback"
Jeff Beaumont 