http://www.financealley.com en-us editorial@financealley.com Not long ago I was hired to provide executive coaching for the CEO of a medium-size company. The Board of Directors hired me because they were concerned about the CEOs "ability to get things done." There had been complaints and even some hard evidence tha... http://www.financealley.com/article_92549_15.html 04th October 2006 Many times in both my personal and professional life I have encountered people who focus much of their thoughts and energy on what has happened to them in past, rather than dealing with what is happening now, or better yet focusing on what could happen in... http://www.financealley.com/article_88642_15.html 23rd September 2006 To be an influential leader and manager, you have to be a champion of the "grand corporate strategy" as well as your own individual job strategy. However, the problem with implementation of most corporate strategy is that managers and team members alike ... http://www.financealley.com/article_42549_15.html 08th April 2006 About 20 years ago while I worked for American Stores Company (now part of Albertson's) I headed up a customer service program named "Smile and Speak Up." Employees attended a two-hour customer service training class and then tried to be seen being courte... http://www.financealley.com/article_28261_15.html 09th February 2006 What is it that drives some businesses downhill over the years, while others continue to grow stronger? What is the key to success? Some believe the solution is found in the process of strategic management. This process gives direction to the organizat... http://www.financealley.com/article_27069_15.html 02nd February 2006 It has been said that Generation X is the most ignored, misunderstood, and disheartened generation our country has seen in a long time. No one can define who belongs to Generation X. While most agree that there is a generation after the Boomers, no one ag... http://www.financealley.com/article_15052_15.html 11th November 2005 Why Coaching? It's a good question, and the answer is found in the heart of human nature. We have heard it many times from couples to world councils - communication is the key. Noted author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia declared, "Communication, the a... http://www.financealley.com/article_14931_15.html 11th November 2005 Not too long ago ship captains could actually whip sailors who disobeyed orders; managers could fire workers on the spot for virtually any reason, or even no reason at all; and students could be expelled from school for any minor infraction of the rules. ... http://www.financealley.com/article_13321_15.html 26th October 2005 In the competitive world of business, companies may decide to forgo leadership training in order to cut costs. However, a high-quality Leadership Development course can save six figures off a company's bottom line each year. Not only does a company need... http://www.financealley.com/article_12654_15.html 18th October 2005 There was a CEO of a large company who had an interesting object on his desk. Over the course of many years the object had been the topic of numerous conversations by most employees and visitors who found themselves in his office. When I heard the story a... http://www.financealley.com/article_12639_15.html 18th October 2005 If you are like the leader or employees in the research we have conducted, you would have little difficulty describing the elements in an effective coaching session. Even ineffective leaders could correctly define what should occur. The difference was t... http://www.financealley.com/article_11360_15.html 06th October 2005 The concept of leadership development is not new. Over the last few decades, many scholars and business leaders have written books, articles, and curriculum on this topic. So, why another arti... http://www.financealley.com/article_11326_15.html 05th October 2005 Many years ago I learned a valuable lesson on leadership from a very wise little-league football coach. I had volunteered as an assistant coach for my son's 12 year-old peewee football team, and with that responsibility was the opportunity to help the hea... http://www.financealley.com/article_11015_15.html 04th October 2005 In last month's article we looked at the four basic adverse reactions to people performing together. The psychological classifications we looked at are called: mobs, gangs, committees and ... http://www.financealley.com/article_10776_15.html 03rd October 2005 The role of leadership is changing because of technological advances, increased competition (both domestic and international), and the desire of employees to be more involved in managing their own work. Now and in the future, leaders deal with a more edu... http://www.financealley.com/article_10533_15.html 01st October 2005 Not everyone likes to read a book from cover to cover. Not everyone likes to spend hours searching for books of value. So, for those who like to pick and choose what they read, we have put together an overview of The Coach: Creating Partnerships for ... http://www.financealley.com/article_10435_15.html 29th September 2005 Every training program should be examined for cost effectiveness; that is, the value of the program to the cost of implementing that program. The 8-Step Coaching Model taught by CMOE is no exception. The following story is an example of ho... http://www.financealley.com/article_10415_15.html 29th September 2005 When Performance Management replaced Performance Evaluation in Organizations, it was going to give leadership a different definition and much more credibility and accountability to all members of a team. Instead of having little control over personal dev... http://www.financealley.com/article_10268_15.html 28th September 2005 Most of us have experienced both effective and ineffective leaders. It's not uncommon in today's business climate for leaders to be evaluated or even judged by the extent to which they are able to unite followers in a common cause. As management consultan... http://www.financealley.com/article_9410_15.html 20th September 2005 In recent years in the business-world there has been a lot written and said about Team Development. Unfortunately, most of the people doing the majority of talking lack the psychological background to... http://www.financealley.com/article_9047_15.html 15th September 2005 The semantics of training and development do a great job of muddling the topic of human effectiveness on the job. What, precisely, are the differences and similarities among terms like "engagement" and "performance management" and "performance a... http://www.financealley.com/article_8293_15.html 09th September 2005 Why do organizations come together every year at the 2005 Excellence Fair held by the Professional Association for Computer Training? It is because something worked well for an organization and valuable information needs to be shared. Th... http://www.financealley.com/article_7654_15.html 07th September 2005 Introduction: "Why the need for a transition" Human beings generally thrive on personal achievements. True leaders, on the other hand, thrive on the achievements of their team members. Highly effective leaders guide, assist, and c... http://www.financealley.com/article_4076_15.html 08th August 2005 The higher you climb the ladder in this organization, the less chance you have of getting feedback about your performance. The working rule of thumb is "the farther up you go, the stranger things get," especially in the way you are reviewe... http://www.financealley.com/article_3974_15.html 06th August 2005 Leaders and Managers often ask us, 'What do you do when you have tried to coach and counsel an employee about a performance concern, and the employee has not responded? Unfortunately, we see far too many cases where the leader hasn't, in g... http://www.financealley.com/article_3953_15.html 05th August 2005 "Don't shoot…. We're on the same side." Contrary to popular belief, a corporate coaching session with your employees is not the beginning of the change process. Our studies and consulting indicate that, 90% of the time, employees already ha... http://www.financealley.com/article_3831_15.html 03rd August 2005 There is one important point that is often missed in the discussion of Coaching Skills: Effective coaching is a great deal more than just problem solving. Many people misinterpret coaching as only a corrective process aimed at specific error and defi... http://www.financealley.com/article_3201_15.html 22nd July 2005 A tight knit team is a group of competent individuals who care deeply about each other and are fiercely committed to their mission. They are highly motivated to combining their energy and expertise to achieve the common objective. From our observatio... http://www.financealley.com/article_3136_15.html 20th July 2005 In today's highly competitive world, there is a lot of pressure on leaders to create highly productive organizations. To be successful with this task, leaders will need all of the talent, skills, techniques, and experience they can muster through lead... http://www.financealley.com/article_3132_15.html 20th July 2005 A tight knit team is a group of competent individuals who care deeply about each other and are fiercely committed to their mission. The members are highly motivated to combing their energy and expertise to achieve a common objective. From our observa... http://www.financealley.com/article_3068_15.html 20th July 2005 Teamwork is a process that can be experienced outdoors and well as in the workplace. A lesson learned in one environment can be applied equally well in another. Teamwork: We Have Met the Enemy and They Are Us, a book by Dr. Steven Stowell... http://www.financealley.com/article_2732_15.html 12th July 2005 With over 25 years of research and experience, we have observed countless groups struggle with activities in our Team Building Seminars. These groups all had the same common denominators, whether they were strangers or intact work teams, that became a... http://www.financealley.com/article_2725_15.html 11th July 2005 In this discussion, we talk about Coaching Skills with Phil Orazi, Dean of Chick-fil-A University and Scott Mayson, Business Consultant with Chick-fil-A in Atlanta, Georgia. Q – What is the role of an Operator at Chick-fil-A, and what are som... http://www.financealley.com/article_2721_15.html 11th July 2005 The vast majority of leadership training available to managers focuses primarily on skill and behaviors: how to delegate, how to communicate, how to manage conflict. These skills are unquestionably important and necessary. However, we maintain there ... http://www.financealley.com/article_2615_15.html 10th July 2005 A tight knit team is a group of competent individuals who care deeply about each other. They are fiercely committed to their mission, and are highly motivated to combing their energy and expertise to achieve a common objective. From our observation a... http://www.financealley.com/article_2546_15.html 01st July 2005 DESCRIPTION CMOE's Leadership Skill Training addresses a wide range of leadership development topics, based on the needs of the audience and scope of delivery. Leadership Skill Training for new leaders might be targeted to help them m... http://www.financealley.com/article_2413_15.html 24th June 2005 The Leadership Challenge Leaders in today's society are faced with an increasingly complex challenge: To deliver business results in the face of rapidly changing conditions, while building team members' capacity to address th... http://www.financealley.com/article_2412_15.html 24th June 2005 Webster's Dictionary describes a "partner" as an ally or an association built around common interests and goals. A partnership denotes a joint venture, a relationship built on equal status (rather than inequality). Mutual consent and considera... http://www.financealley.com/article_2411_15.html 24th June 2005 The most valuable assets of a 20th century company were its production equipment. The most valuable assets of a 21st century organization … will be its knowledge, workers and their productivity. -Peter Drucker Peter Drucker is a respected auth... http://www.financealley.com/article_2242_15.html 14th June 2005 What can I do to be a better coach? The Eight Step Coaching Model describes the process, yet too often the focus is on techniques only. "How can I say it to win my point, get others to do things my way, or convince them?" Focusing only on one techni... http://www.financealley.com/article_2222_15.html 12th June 2005 "When teamwork kicks in, nobody can beat you." Don Shula, Head Coach, Miami Dolphins Only NFL team to attain a perfect 17-0 season Whether it's two people, a department, or an organization, teams are the means by which great... http://www.financealley.com/article_2221_15.html 12th June 2005 Leaders today have many challenges when it comes to guiding and influencing the performance of their team members. In the past, productivity and success depended on sheer muscle and sweat. Competition, technology and the desire of employees to be mea... http://www.financealley.com/article_2199_15.html 10th June 2005 Athletes Versus Employees Most athletes are young, open to improvement, eager to learn and anxious to receive what a coach can provide. For the athlete, there is a defined season and something tangible to compete for. Feedback is automatic, i... http://www.financealley.com/article_2189_15.html 09th June 2005 Coaching employees on sensitive and personal topics like performance or contribution to the organization can be as difficult and agonizing as telling a young son or daughter about sex for the first time. You end up playing the same mental games in you... http://www.financealley.com/article_2167_15.html 09th June 2005 The battle at Gettysburg is one of the most notable events in U.S. History. It is a battle where more lives were taken than in any other battle in North America. In this small farming community in 1863, George Meade's Union Army comprising of 90,000 ... http://www.financealley.com/article_2166_15.html 09th June 2005 THE PURPOSE OF SURVEY FEEDBACK: In globally competitive environments, organizations are seeking information about obstacles to productivity and satisfaction in the workplace. Survey feedback is a tool that can provide this type of ho... http://www.financealley.com/article_2097_15.html 02nd June 2005 Recently at a Pharmaceutical meeting in Europe, one of the presenters shared the results of a recent study that demonstrated that Managers who were trained in Eight Step Coaching Skills were out selling DM's who were not trained in the program. This q... http://www.financealley.com/article_1954_15.html 25th May 2005 Introduction The question for leaders in organizations today is how do we go about unleashing motivation, facilitating idea creation, promoting information flow and go beyond being Number One? How do we distance ourselves from our com... http://www.financealley.com/article_1869_15.html 19th May 2005 In principle, we don't want to give up coaching employees. We want to believe that we can eventually make a difference. Sometimes it's our own ego that drives our persistence and determination. In reality, if we have followed the coaching p... http://www.financealley.com/article_1827_15.html 18th May 2005 Quality leadership is a positive asset that is needed in every organization. Observe any successful club, committee or team and you will find a capable leader in each of these organizations. What makes a successful leader? Why do some leaders inspir... http://www.financealley.com/article_1768_15.html 17th May 2005