Leader as Coach – Executive Interview

We’ve completed our walk through strategic planning and are moving into the heart of organizational success – leadership.  We start this series by interviewing Kendall Dahmen, General Manager of the Fish Hatchery Zimbrick dealerships.  He has 9 direct reports,...

Executive Checklist

Executive Checklist The past 6 – 12 months have been devastating for both large and small organizations across the capital region.  It continues to be hard to miss the headlines or watch the daily newscasts.  Last month I provided guidelines on how to lead your...

Charting the Course

I’d bet that each of you have often heard the axiom about the glass being half-full or half-empty.   Which perspective do you believe in?  How does your organiztaion respond?  It speaks to the culture and character of the organization.  You feel it when you walk...