Virtual peer group coaching works. We have been running a beta test for almost 18 months with peer-based accountability groups, Pro-circles. These groups consist of up to seven participants, a facilitator/coach and in some cases, a scribe. These meetings are run through a cloud-based video conference solution and range from industry specific, general, mid-level management […]
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The Lens of Life: Adjusting Your Focus to a Positive
“It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important.” – Arthur Conan Doyle A three-year-old girl sat in the middle of the trail trying to put on her shoe. She was making a very determined face and was, undoubtedly, going to get it done. A man with […]
3 Tips for 90-Day Accountability
“It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do.” – John Baptiste Molière Steven Covey suggests that as human beings, we’re pretty good at staying focused for about 90 days before we “squirrel” out and go chase other shiny objects. I would agree […]
GUEST BLOG: What Makes a Great Assistant?
Alex Goodier is a virtual assistant to Kris Kluver and others. She is also at the helm of InsideEA, a new offering that helps you become the best assistant you can be. Are you a manager who is thinking about getting your first assitant? Have one that needs a little push? That’s her specialty! What […]
4 Ways to Create Great Metrics
“What gets measured gets done.” – Peter Drucker Key performance indicators, dashboards, weekly numbers, or scorecards…whatever you call them, tracking weekly performance metrics will have a positive impact on the outcome. When leaders are looking to track numbers, they often go to where the numbers are: the accountant and the sales staff. While these are […]
How to Squash Conflict Avoidance, Part II
“Dialogue is the most effective way of resolving conflict.” – Tenzin Gyatso, The 14th Dalai Lama Last week’s blog introduced the idea of conflict avoidance. This week, we will provide a few simple ideas on how to avoid it. For the record, I no longer participate in the activities I mentioned last week (worry, complain, […]