by msynk | Mar 19, 2020 | Clarity, Coaching, Core Values, decisions, Expertise, Leadership, Management, Planning, Strategy, Uncategorized, Uncertainty
There is an overwhelming amount of information being pushed out about what to do during this unprecedented time. “Expertise” seems to be coming from everywhere. First and foremost, whose expertise should guide you? Your own, of course. This may not be what...
by msynk | Dec 3, 2019 | Company Culture, Core Values, Execution, Growth, Management, OnBoarding, Strategy, Uncategorized
Recently, I spent some time with the president of a manufacturing company in St. Louis. I wasn’t there to solicit their business or coach them; I was there to learn from them. A client of mine in Memphis recommended that I get to know them, because my coaching...
by msynk | Oct 16, 2019 | Book Club, Communication, Execution, Leadership, Listening, Management, Uncategorized
In my last blog post, I suggested some excellent books to help you lead. Now, I have three more for you to take on. If you can improve your ability to listen, you’ll improve your ability to lead. Here are three books that will help you develop your listening...
by msynk | Sep 26, 2019 | Book Club, Execution, Leadership, Management, Uncategorized
Do you want to lead more effectively? Read on. I’ve got three books for you to read to learn how to succeed at leading. Two are older ones and one is new. Guess what! None of them have anything to do with developing leadership attributes, or getting a better...
by msynk | Aug 28, 2019 | Coaching, Company Culture, Growth, Management, People, Strategy, Teamwork, Uncategorized
You know that you have a good strategy. You also have confidence that your team knows what to do. However, you know there’s something missing. What is it? Sound familiar? I truly wish this not to be the case for you, but you’ve probably asked yourself this...
by msynk | Jun 21, 2019 | Collaboration, Execution, Gravitas Impact, Listening, Management, Meetings, Uncategorized
The daily huddle is an event that we talk about when following the Four Decisions Model™. It’s something we should all be doing. My normal advice for the daily stand-up huddle is for everyone to briefly report the “main thing” that they need to...
