Influence Insights

This weekend, I embarked on what I thought would be a simple task—organizing my closet. You know, just a little tidying up, maybe finding a long-lost sweater or two. But what I discovered was something far more alarming.

For years, I operated under the belief that I didn’t have enough hangers. Every time I found myself struggling to fit a new purchase into my closet, I’d think, “If only I had more hangers, everything would be fine.” So naturally, I bought more. And more.

In a world that feels more divided than ever, "finding common ground" has become an elusive phrase many are yearning to bring back into our daily lives, and I am currently exploring this in my next book. 

In today’s competitive business landscape, companies are constantly looking for ways to attract top talent, increase productivity, and ensure long-term success. While perks like flexible hours, free lunches, and on-site gyms are great incentives, there’s something far more powerful that makes employees stay, grow, and contribute their best work: company culture.

Remember Kodak? Once the king of photography, now a forgotten name. The world is changing faster than ever, and if you're not evolving, you're already falling behind. Discover why today's hottest careers may soon vanish—and learn the secrets to staying ahead in the age of automation. Don’t get left behind like Kodak—adapt or disappear.

Your words can be your most powerful tool—or your greatest downfall in the leadership journey. As a business coach dedicated to building winning teams and cultures, I’ve seen how the language of leadership can make or break a team's success. Inspired by the teachings of leadership expert John Maxwell, this guide will show you how to speak in a way that not only elevates your management style but also fosters a thriving, engaged, and motivated team.

Have you ever wondered why some leaders inspire their teams effortlessly while others struggle to get buy-in? What separates influential leaders from the rest? Picture a ship's captain navigating stormy seas. Without a reliable compass, they’d be lost, unable to guide their crew to safety.

Building a winning team isn’t just about finding people with the right skills; it's about finding the right people. As a business coach specializing in team dynamics, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is to hire not just for competency, but also for culture fit, chemistry, and character. These four C's of hiring can transform your organization, fostering an environment where everyone thrives. 

In the journey toward peak success, both business and personal growth require letting go of certain ingrained habits that hinder progress. Drawing from my experience as a business and life coach, I will share techniques and hypothetical stories that illustrate how coaching can guide individuals through the transformative process of shedding these counterproductive habits.

Different factors can influence workplace motivation, including employee satisfaction and productivity. Understanding these can be pivotal for any leader aiming to craft a high-performance team and nurture a culture of engagement.

Growth, it's this big, hefty word we throw around, right? It's like the holy grail of life and work. But not all growth is the same. Some folks roll with whatever life throws at them. Let's call that accidental growth because you trip into it. But then, some folks are all in, steering their life like they've got a map and a mission. That's what we call intentional growth.

Imagine your team is a castle. The higher the walls of trust, the more impregnable it is to the chaos of the market. But how do you build those trust walls stone by stone in the corporate kingdom?

Consider trust as the mortar holding the bricks of your business castle together.

As a professional coach and DISC consultant, I view the hiring process like a skilled physician approaches a patient's diagnosis. The DISC profile helps assess the core of an individual's behavior DNA. This approach helps to balance the tendency to pursue candidates based on a two-dimensional resume alone. It is common to see candidates hired based on skills and fired based on behaviors. 

Let's take a closer look at what makes a great manager. Have you noticed how some sports teams consistently thrive in the biggest games? The team is calm, focused, and ready to tackle any challenge. How do they do it? It starts with the coach. He has a game plan the team believes in, and the players can shift their focus to executing.

In many quarters, the traditional wisdom of identifying and refining weaknesses for professional growth is considered gospel. However, empirical evidence and progressive career development theories suggest this focus might be misplaced. Such an undue emphasis on weaknesses could paradoxically act as a roadblock to furthering the career rather than propelling professionals ahead.

In the quest for leadership excellence, embracing the wisdom of John Maxwell's teachings offers a transformative path from foundational skills to the mastery of self-awareness. This journey isn't merely about climbing the ranks or mastering the basics; it's an evolution towards identifying and honing the unique qualifications that distinguish you as a leader.

Have you ever heard of the DISC model? It's an incredible tool that helps us understand human behavior, it is especially useful in the journey of leadership and personal growth. Analyzing behavior offers insights to guide individuals and teams toward effective communication and understanding.

As John Maxwell often reminds us, leadership isn't just about the position you hold but the influence you exert. 

Have you ever worked for a company where the culture was not right? Maybe the atmosphere was tense, coworkers didn't get along, and there was a general sense of unease. On the other hand, have you ever worked for a company where everything just seemed to click? Employees were happy and productive, and camaraderie made coming to work enjoyable.

You are the MVP of the leadership league, confidently stepping up to the plate. But what if I told you there's a secret playbook that could sharpen your skills, refine your strategies, and help you knock every leadership challenge out of the park?  Enter the 360-degree leadership assessments, the all-star coach you didn't know you needed. These assessments are like having an instant replay of your leadership style from every angle, offering insights that can help you score big with your team.

In the high-stakes sales world, understanding your customer is like having a home-field advantage in the most crucial game of the season. Just as a savvy coach tailors their game plan to the strengths and weaknesses of their team and the opposition, so must a sales professional adapt their strategy to their clients' distinct DISC personality types. Let's break down this playbook, unlocking the secrets to navigating the field of sales with the precision of a championship-winning coach.