Are we taking the time to grow others? The greatest impact is by mentoring those who show they have a great work ethic and are motivated. They may not know where they are going. They are open to guidance. “APEX Leaders grow others who have the work ethic and motivation to be more. Leaders growing […]
Sometimes people have a hard time believing in themselves and what they yearn to be. This impacts others at work as the belief needed to be extended to others is missing. Sometimes you need to help another believe in themselves to uplevel that person to be their best. “APEX Leaders set the standard by believing […]
When something is not quite expected, get what is immediately needed, pivot with a decision and then go with it. APEX Leaders know that to be effective the people working the process need to make decisions quickly, not looking over their shoulder waiting for the boss. “Be nimble. Empower quick decisions.” ~ Joe Dutkiewicz Uplevel […]
Are you looking past the obvious to see obstacles ahead? APEX leaders seek to guide the team through troubled waters before they experience the troubles and panic. “Leaders seek to recognize and influence intangibles such as energy, morale, timing, and momentum.” ~John C. Maxwell Uplevel your mindset: http://bit.ly/1TUlGwd #crayonleadership #joedutkiewicz #theconnectivityedge #intentionalliving #empowerment #engagement #growth […]
What are you denying from occurring? What will never see the light of day? Get the idea on the table, evaluate it with others, make it better and then make it happen. “What are you taking with you to the graveyard? APEX Leaders play full out, never leaving a dream, invention, solution in their mind.” […]
Who is helping you interpret what you are thinking? Are you reading a book to know what to think? APEX Leaders go beyond and want the experience to devise a better plan. Develop oneself, reach out for the interpreter and build toward that dream. Get going, life’s short! “Reading the book is ok. People need […]
We as humans love to point fingers or find excuses why something didn’t work diverting attention to reduce the accountability of our part in the goal shortfall. Just look at the political front for a visible example. It goes on everyday, even in our families. Yesterday, I saw a mother scold her son for annoying […]
Often people believe that multi-tasking is a heralded skill to have. Some job applications even have this idea set as a requirement. Each of us have to do a wide variety of tasks in a day. The empowered leader knows how to be focused to complete one task before turning to another and how to […]
Do you hear people say, “I wish they would do their job”? Have you seen the manager acting up with the staff in a store when you are shopping and not paying attention to the customers. The manager really isn’t a leader, just wanting to be a pal. As Good Leaders we have a responsibility […]
Good leaders have a vision and are working with a team to see it implemented. The clearer the vision, the better the buy-in to understand it and start working towards it. The leader is charged to paint the picture. The manager looks to ensure the steps are taken and the team brings it to reality. […]
