As a leader, it’s a good bet that you understand the power of showing vs. telling when it comes to communicating complex messages to your employees. Communicating important information verbally or in writing can be confusing and leaves the door wide open for interpretation. The mind’s eye is often quick to interpret what it understands…
Monthly Archives: March 2016
Bringing Out the Leadership Potential in High-Potential Candidates
by David Milliken •
Your organization’s high potentials are tagged as such for a reason: They’ve been identified as demonstrating the potential to lead your organization successfully in the future. Having the potential to be a great leader is one thing. Applying that potential in a way that creates outcomes consistent with your organization’s highest priorities is another. It…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day From Blueline!
by Billi Hughes •
All Questions Aside… You Already Have the Answers!
by David Milliken •
Proven systems, verified processes and time-tested techniques all sound good at first. After all, if they work for so many other organizations, they should work for yours too… right? Not necessarily. In fact, standard off-the-shelf interventions and implementations that tout a “one-size-fits-all” approach rarely have the intended results. Why? Because every organization is unique, with…
Real-Life Simulation Produces Real Results at Fortune 500 Telecom Company
by Steve Mosley •
We did it. We successfully trained a group of 300 directors and vice presidents in core leadership values. Now it was time to find a company that could put the cherry on top. I wanted an immersive classroom experience that would build strategic thinking skills and adaptable decision-making in a competitive and dynamic environment. I…