Being a Leader Has Not Changed Today
Yesterday was the election. I suspect we do not know who won yet (I am writing this on the day of the election). Regardless of whom won or whether or not we know, I ask, “Do you know what has…
Continue ReadingMake Decisions Now for a Successful 2021
Written by Michael Corley in Strengthening
2021 begins in two months. Are you preparing your organization (company, department, club, association, etc.) for success? Have you moved your organization through the phases of Cope-Adapt-Innovate? Covid is not going away, and if you have delayed making difficult decisions because of…
Continue ReadingWant more buy-in? Explain the “why” behind your decisions
Written by Michael Corley in Strengthening
It begins when we are children: “Why daddy?” “Why mommy?” We want to know the”why” behind decisions being made which impact us. This does not change as we move into adulthood. As adults, we still want to know…
Continue ReadingIf you want to make everyone happy, don’t be a leader, sell ice cream.
Written by Michael Corley in Leadership
“If you want to make everyone happy, don’t be a leader, sell ice cream.” This saying has been attributed to several leaders including Nick Saban and Steve Jobs. Regardless of who coined the phrase, I do believe it…
Continue ReadingAre You Busy? We Are All Busy.
Written by Michael Corley in Leadership
Q. Hey Mike, how are you? A. Oh man, I am so busy. Does this sound like an exchange in which you have participated? I bet your answer is, “Yes.” We have all experienced this Q&A as both the questioner and…
Continue ReadingWho Do You Surround Yourself With?
Written by Michael Corley in Strengthening
Who Do You Surround Yourself With? Question and Answer Time Q1. Do you ever wonder how political leaders come to believe certain things about certain topics/issues? A1. The people in their inner circle…their advisors. Q2. Do you ever…
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