Going with the flow: a blueprint to greater productivity and happiness
Happiness doesn’t result from external events, such as being promoted or winning the lottery. Instead, it’s a condition sparked by how we interpret external events…
Tribal behavior: the good, the bad, and the need for balance
Leaders often misinterpret how they spend time and focus effort. During early days when you only have a handful of employees, you’re managing individuals. But when you cross over to second stage (10 to 99 employees) you need to begin managing groups. So let’s talk about groups. First, the good news: Humans are social animals, especially when it comes to…
Leadership power: six degrees of differentiation
In second stage, founders are trying to transition from entrepreneur to leader. This is no easy task because leadership is complex and about influencing the behavior of others.
Don O’Dwyer of Raven Bay Services
“You get real value for your time — it’s an opportunity to get away from your business and work on it instead of in it,” points out Don O’Dwyer.
Jeff Schwegman of AB BioTechnologies
“It’s great to bounce ideas off other roundtable members and find out what worked for them, what didn’t work — and what they would do differently to avoid pitfalls,” says Jeff Schwegman.
Jackie Mortell of Smart Solutions Inc.
“Even if I haven’t experienced the challenge being presented, it’s something I might confront someday, and I always learn something,” says Jackie Mortell, co-founder of Smart Solutions Inc.
Danny Hao of Tile and Stone Source International
“Peer learning expands the possibility of how you do things,” says Danny Hao. “It gives you a clearer picture in how to run your business moving forward.”
Brain-based leadership: How to keep your employees engaged and motivated
Whether a perceived threat is physical or social, the human brain reacts the same way — which is why smart leaders are paying attention to neuroscience research.
Kayla Storlid of Kayla’s Custom Cleaning
Participating in a PeerSpectives CEO roundtable hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Extension has been instrumental in helping Kayla Storlid scale her business.
Getting real: how leaders can unlock their organization’s learning power
No one wants to feel vulnerable or look foolish, and humans can become extremely competent at protecting themselves from perceived threats or embarrassment. Yet defensive behavior can take a real toll on your organization.