A BUILT TO LEAD fundamental for every leader in work AND life is watching their "ratios." NOT financial ratios, but the "vibes" (usually in the form of non-verbal cues in body language or tone) we all send to one another. Your "ratio" is the number of "positive vibes" you send versus "negative vibes". When we … Continue reading How are MY Ratios?
Author: John Rue
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When a key hire says “yes” then “no”
You finally found the key new member your team's been missing. They say "yes". . .and then a few days later they tell you, "Gee, I'm so sorry, I've been having second thoughts. . ." It's usually right after they've told their current employer, who suddenly is ready to promise the world to fix what … Continue reading When a key hire says “yes” then “no”
“Learning” to overcome fear
I love learning. And love-tos supercede fear-ofs. To overcome fear, LEARN. What is something positive that you can shift your mind onto LEARNING that will help you get your focus off the current crisis and your fears? Maybe that means learning "to see your shore" (see Chet's blog of Nov 11) so that you don't stay … Continue reading “Learning” to overcome fear
Would you follow YOU?
by Johnny Rue, BUILT TO LEAD I had a fun practice with "LoveCo" today. You might remember them as the young team of 20 & 30 somethings building HUGE chemistry . . . When I asked this question, I couldn't believe how quickly a couple of the young lions roared out "YES! Of COURSE I would follow … Continue reading Would you follow YOU?
How do I keep my STARS aligned?
Ever get nervous that headhunters are wooing your star performers with opportunities to make it big somewhere else? Even when they are out of line, do you handle your STARS with “kid gloves” because you don’t want to tick them off? Are they holding you hostage, and everybody knows it? And so everybody talks to … Continue reading How do I keep my STARS aligned?
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