The American Psychological Association (APA), published the results of its' annual Stress in America survey in January, 2012. http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2011/final-2011.pdfThe Stress in America survey, which was conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of APA among 1,226 U.S. residents in August and September, showed that many Americans consistently report high levels of stress. The Stress in Amer...

The American Psychological Association (APA), published the results of its' annual Stress in America survey in January, 2012. http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2011/final-2011.pdf The Stress in America survey, which was conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of APA among 1,226 U.S. residents in August and September, showed that many Americans consistently report high levels of stress (22 percent report...

In The Leadership Code: Five Rules to Lead By, (Harvard Business Press, 2011) Dave Ulrich, Norm Smallwood and Kate Sweetman have distilled leadership into five core roles:1. Strategist—Leaders shape the future.2. Executor—Leaders make things happen.3. Talent manager—Leaders engage today’s talent.4. Human-capital developer—Leaders build the next generation.5. Personal proficiency—Leaders invest in their own development.Havin...

Question for Discussion – How do you as a leader create the future?I loved reading Steve Job’s biography and have recommended it to many of my clients and friends. I was so inspired by his focus and passion. Mr. Job’s driven and perfectionistic personality motivated him to achieve greatness. Steve Job’s creativity and genius for creating products that invent the future is so inspiring. Oh Wow!My executive coaching clients...

Question for Discussion – How do you as a leader grow your future-focus?I was mesmerized by Steve Job’s biography. I was fascinated by his focus and passion. Mr. Job’s complex personality motivated him to achieve greatness. Steve Job’s creativity and genius for creating products that invent the future is so inspiring. Oh Wow!My executive coaching clients and I frequently have conversations about creativity and innovation....

Question for Discussion – How do leaders in your company help people see their role in building a better future?Developing Future FocusI could not put Steve Job’s biography down. I found it so fascinating because of his focus and passion, and the intense drive in his personality that motivated him to achieve greatness. Steve Job’s creativity and genius for creating products that invent the future is so inspiring. Oh Wow!My...

The different generations represented in the workplace have different strengths that must be wisely managed to minimize conflict and ensure that everyone is fully engaged. Enlightened leaders at all levels create a workplace culture that supports and nourishes the unique motivations and values of the various generations.Learning how to work, live and play together is crucial, and every manager must master ways to bridge gen...

Question for Discussion – How important is focusing on the future for leaders?My wife bought me a copy of Steve Job’s autobiography which I found fascinating on so many levels. Steve Job’s intensity, focus, passion and genius for creating products that invent the future is so inspiring. Wow!My executive coaching clients frequently have conversations about how marketing with a focus on the future is so much easier when your...

Question for Discussion – Why is the competency of “forward-looking” so important for leaders?I recently read Steve Job’s biography which I found fascinating because of his creativity and the complexity of his personality that motivated him to achieve greatness. Steve Job’s passion and genius for creating products that invent the future is so inspiring. Oh Wow!My executive coaching clients and I frequently have conversation...

Question for Discussion – How Far in the Future Can You See?I recently read Steve Job’s biography which I found fascinating because of his focused passion and the intense drive in his personality that motivated him to achieve greatness. Steve Job’s creativity and genius for creating products that invent the future is so inspiring. Oh Wow!My executive coaching clients and I frequently have conversations revolved around impro...