I subscribe to an online service called "Trendwatcher.com" because I believe everyone should be as informed as possible, me included. It's a holdover from my prodigal days as a interactive marketer. Sometimes the trendwatcher staff hits upon a really interesting "new thing." An example was last year's trend dubbed "INFOLUST"--the growing insatiable demand for knowing … Continue reading Hell on Earth is a NEW TREND!
Author: Jim Sullivan
All Smoke, No Fire
I'm down in Houston, in the former Republic of Texas, for the week with some of the best clients anyone could hope for. Every one of them is blazing a courageous trail on their individual hero's journeys towards personal excellence, team chemistry, and sustained exceptional results. Down here in The Lone Star State, folks take … Continue reading All Smoke, No Fire
Friction
It happens in the most trusting partnerships. It happens in the closest teams. It happens in the best of marriages. Friction, as in "Irritation" and "Annoyance." Ooh baby. How do you deal with it in order to avoid it becoming a major blow up? How do you deal with it in order to avoid it … Continue reading Friction
Smart Person’s Quiz
This is a test. It's only for smart people. The smarter the better. Instructions: 1. Take out a piece of paper and pen/cil 2. Draw a square about 4 inches by 4 inches 3. Label this square "All things that can be known." 4. Next, draw a square within the first square that represents everything … Continue reading Smart Person’s Quiz
BUILT TO LAG
I amazed at how often the principles of BUILT TO LEAD are met with skepticism. Sometimes even with fear and loathing by some who miss the point entirely. Usually we meet this skepticism in the lofty suites and hallways of large institutions, but not always. We find it lots of places. Most of the misunderstanding … Continue reading BUILT TO LAG
Happy Opus Day
Central Ohio. Sunny. Highs around 80. Last holiday of the summer. Soda, pretzels, and beer. All that stuff. Let's CHANGE it? Are you kidding me? Just a quick post to wish you all a Happy Opus day weekend. Not "Labor" day anymore. Let's make this a celebration of the freedom to choose our own unique … Continue reading Happy Opus Day
Whole-Brain Leadership
We at BUILT TO LEAD love to study, learn, and apply new information and insights about anything dealing with excellence in work and life. We have studied thousands of individuals, teams, and leaders through research, reading, and direct observation. A relatively recent insight that I have gained from research, cast against my own career experience, … Continue reading Whole-Brain Leadership
The Energy of Anticipation
When I was just a boy, one of my sports heroes was Joe Namath, the brash, blunt, and brilliant quarterback for the New York Jets. Not only were the Jets from my hometown of NYC, but they were in the upstart American Football League (AFL), challenger to the old-school NFL. My man Broadway Joe said … Continue reading The Energy of Anticipation
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