Posts by Paul Curci
I have the best friends in the world. And so do you.
We all need support, guidance, wisdom and resources on occasion. Family, friends, business associates, and even casual acquaintances all provide support to those wise enough to ask. Another way we’re bound as a society is through our common need to help others. Maybe you’re thinking, “Actually, I’d be better off if I weren’t asked to…
Read MoreThe Power of Appreciation
Appreciation is feeling that we truly matter, that we contribute to the greater whole and that someone genuinely cares about our contribution. It is a major driver of productivity and organizational growth. A culture of appreciation creates a workplace where people feel energized and inspired to do their best work. However, leaders sometimes struggle with…
Read MoreThree Lessons to Beat Leadership Derailment
To give you an idea of just how difficult leadership really is, Rick Conlow and Doug Watsabaugh offer some engagement statistics and insights in a recent piece written for Chief Learning Officer. Bottom line for leaders: (1) Be a student of the game; (2) know the value of employee inclusion and engagement; and (3) lead…
Read MoreA True Leader…
“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.” – Douglas MacArthur
Read MoreGiving Is The Best Communication
Want to improve communication? Open your heart. That’s the message this Bangkok-based communication company chose, to position its brand. Paying it forward is not only a beautiful, altruistic concept, it’s also an effective brand strategy. Open your heart and I’ll give you my loyalty. Seems fair to me.
Read MoreThe Future of Non-Profit Management
We recently caught up with Ashley Tobin, Principal of Work Better Consulting LLC. Her specialties include strategy, analysis, operational improvement, impact and effectiveness, training, organizational structure, problem solving, meeting facilitation and partnership development. What are some of the trends you see in non-profit management? The biggest trends are in fiscal management, and especially in mergers…
Read MoreDeveloping New Leaders
In this installment of MindShare, we feature Lynne Viscio, Principal of MG Strategy, a company that focuses on alignment through internal communication, accountability and measurable business results. Lynne, you are a former educator and sports coach. Can you compare coaching executives to coaching athletes? Whether you’re coaching athletes, executives, or anyone really, it’s important to…
Read MoreYou can’t afford NOT to read this: Great advice from Gallup on engagement
The folks at Gallup (who study just about everything people do on Earth) have recently come out with a report on exactly how engaged U.S. workers are these days. Gallup has been studying engagement for over a decade and has dished out solid advice for lo those many years. And yet, as this year’s study…
Read MoreAre your internal communications helping or hurting your business?
In most large organizations, it’s nearly impossible to determine the effectiveness of the internal communications function. Apart from anecdotes and complaints, very little is done to assess and remedy specific gaps in communication. And these gaps are costing U.S. companies billions of dollars every year. The problem in most cases is that leaders simply don’t…
Read MoreThe Skilled Negotiators
Our friends at The Skilled Negotiator, Jack DeBardeleben and Jane Dolente, took a few minutes to share some helpful insights in the art and science of negotiation. The Skilled Negotiator provides Advanced Skills for Professional Negotiators TM. Their program develops key behaviors that are critical to negotiating success. An interview with Jack DeBardeleben and Jane Dolente…
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