Authentic Leadership Requires Personal Connection

By S. Chris Edmonds / November 22, 2010 / Comments Off on Authentic Leadership Requires Personal Connection

I am always on the lookout for trends and research in leadership and culture. When I’m present (and not buried in getting things done – which is all to easy […]

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Create a Culture Where Discretionary Energy Thrives

By S. Chris Edmonds / November 15, 2010 / Comments Off on Create a Culture Where Discretionary Energy Thrives

To what extent does your organization’s culture enable individual staff to be fully present and apply their discretionary energy? Like the Formula One Ferrari pictured at left, a high performing, […]

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Ford CEO: Employee Involvement is a Top Priority

By S. Chris Edmonds / November 8, 2010 / Comments Off on Ford CEO: Employee Involvement is a Top Priority

On my flight back to Denver from Houston last week I had the pleasure of sitting next to a consultant from Ethisphere. The research-based Ethisphere Institute is a leading international […]

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Ooops! Atoning for A Mistake

By S. Chris Edmonds / November 1, 2010 / Comments Off on Ooops! Atoning for A Mistake

Ever made a mistake at work? No? Then you’re one of the few, lucky players. I’ve made some really big ones in my career, but I’ve tried to not make […]

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Learnings from W.L. Gore: Compensate for Contribution

By S. Chris Edmonds / October 25, 2010 / Comments Off on Learnings from W.L. Gore: Compensate for Contribution

In 1995 I was invited to join a design team, charged with 1) examining how the Ken Blanchard Cos. operates and 2) facilitating large company meetings to build consensus and […]

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Employee Reviews: Include Values Demonstration AND Performance Feedback

By S. Chris Edmonds / October 18, 2010 / Comments Off on Employee Reviews: Include Values Demonstration AND Performance Feedback

Many organizations manage performance on a calendar year plan, so this is the time of year when performance reviews occur. Your leaders, managers, and employees need regular performance feedback! Reviews […]

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