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Having trouble focusing on priorities?

February 20, 2020 By onpointleadership

Having trouble focusing on priorities?

Let’s assume you have a couple of work priorities involving teams or groups of people. If you are struggling and cannot move forward on your priorities let’s look closely at them and apply some best practices on managing change. One place to start is to look at the John Kotter Change Model and other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: focus, growth, Problem Solving

The power of defining what you want

February 6, 2020 By onpointleadership Leave a Comment

The power of defining what you want

Managers Problem Solve Many managers state that their conversations at work are all about problem solving. Topics range from issues with the boss, to a conflict with a peer or direct report, to a misunderstanding with a coworker. Are you the manager who tells your people to come with solutions not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conflict Management, management, Problem Solving, Uncategorized

Get out and walk

January 21, 2019 By onpointleadership

Get out and walk

Inhale, walk through the forest, and enjoy nature. While we used to think it was relaxing or meditative, now research supports additional health benefits of breathing in what the trees are putting out into the atmosphere. Not only will it enhance your mood, but it is proven to lower blood pressure. When … [Read more...]

Filed Under: growth, Problem Solving, stress management

Refreshing approach to the grind of problem solving

June 25, 2018 By onpointleadership

Refreshing approach to the grind of problem solving

How is design thinking different from traditional problem solving? It is a popular approach and many are using it to come up with new, more strategic ways to approach complex situations. I have taken some design thinking concepts and applied it to problem solving. Give these a try and let me know what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Problem Solving

Problem Talk is Quicksand

March 20, 2018 By onpointleadership Leave a Comment

Problem Talk is Quicksand

I am drawn to stories of survival; and the other day when I saw a video of how to survive falling through ice, it intrigued me to keep learning. It reminded me of another video of Bear Grylls getting out of quicksand. Both mentioned letting your legs float up behind you and becoming horizontal to spread … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Communication, Conflict Management, Problem Solving

Navigating the powerful person

February 27, 2018 By onpointleadership Leave a Comment

Navigating the powerful person

Sometimes powerful people surround themselves with others who won't challenge them. If you are a direct report of that powerful person, you may be frustrated that you cannot suggest new ideas, or challenge that person in any way.  Sometimes people agree with the boss even when it is not a good idea … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Leadership, management, Problem Solving

Ass/u/me

December 19, 2017 By onpointleadership

Ass/u/me

Makes an ass out of you and me. I heard this a long time ago and it stuck. Lately I have been barraged with assumptions coming from friends, clients, in the news- everywhere.  In one day I experienced at least five assumptions, 100% which were wrong: Call from a neighbor- I assumed the worst and it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Communication, Conflict Management, Problem Solving, Relationship Building

The Importance of Focus

May 2, 2017 By onpointleadership Leave a Comment

The Importance of Focus

A Story of Focus “Hold that plank for one minute,” my trainer said. “No problem,” I thought, because I have two hands and two feet on the ground.   But then she told me to alternate bringing my knee to my chest, one at a time. I tried it once and I thought I was going to topple over, but then … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adding Value, Challenges, Leadership, Problem Solving, Taking Action Tagged With: focus, Goals

Inclusion and The Four Dimensions of Leadership

April 25, 2017 By onpointleadership Leave a Comment

Inclusion and The Four Dimensions of Leadership

Ever feel excluded from a key meeting or social gathering? Feels pretty bad doesn’t it? It may bring back memories of what it felt like to be picked last on the playground team, or be excluded from the party. Nothing feels good about it. You may rationalize and tell yourself you had other things to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adding Value, Challenges, Communication, Delegation, Featured, Leadership, Problem Solving, Team Tagged With: leadership, team-building, teams

The Power of Being Precise

June 21, 2016 By onpointleadership Leave a Comment

The Power of Being Precise

Sometimes accuracy is a requirement, not an option. I was reminded about the importance of precision in business after reading a recent article in the New York Times. It was about the value of accuracy in emotions. Surprised? The connection between career success and the ability to identify our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Communication, Leadership, Learning Agility, Problem Solving, Taking Action

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