by Jen Barnett | Jul 13, 2021 | Connections, Influence, Mind
You step up to the plate (your daily life). The bases are loaded (potential), you could strike out (risk), get walked (fortune), hit a grounder or bunt (small strategic gain), or seize the moment and swing for the fences (meeting opportunity head on). What’s made...
by Jen Barnett | Jan 11, 2021 | Connections, Influence, Mind
Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” So, was MLK a good leader or a good manager? If 2020 taught us anything,...
by Jen Barnett | Aug 12, 2020 | Connections, First Hand Results, Mind
Challenge: Executive leaders face two daunting challenges: the first is solving complex problems for the organization. The second is managing the emotional stress and pressure caused by the first challenge. Solution: When an executive leader needs a sounding board,...
by Jen Barnett | Jun 15, 2020 | Connections, Influence, Mindset Memos
Since leadership involves working with other people, personalities and types in various situations, it is complex, but leadership itself is not complicated. You don’t need to read a thousand publications or have a Ph.D. to be an effective leader; in fact, having a...
by Jen Barnett | Jun 15, 2020 | Connections, Mindset Memos
Superstars can suck the life – and success – out of a team! Granted, the raw talent, high-performance and results produced by superstars cannot be denied. but, there’s a catch! Actually, it’s more like a fumble because teams made-up of superstars have a unique...
