Learned Helplessness

When I was working on my graduate studies in organizational development, I learned about the concept of learned helplessness.   What I’ve discovered is that it’s a significant issue. It’s often the reason why organizations don’t become Top Five...

Can Strategic Thinking Be Taught or Nurtured? [VIDEO]

Ken Blanchard wrote several books years ago and conducted a research study. What he found was that the number one concern for business owners was the lack of people ready for C-suite positions.   In other words, they lacked critical thinking skills and strategic...

Getting Excited About Why Cross-Sales Matter [VIDEO]

Do you feel good about yourself when you help other people?   What if you could get your team excited about having your clients acquire all the products and services that would help them. A cross sales ratio is just a measure of trust. If a client trusts you and sees...

How to Avoid the “Middle Management Meltdown” [VIDEO]

I believe that when middle managers master management, the resulting breakthroughs are profound and sustainable.   In this episode, I’m going to share with you how to overcome what I call “the middle management breakdown”—the block that keeps executives’ dreams from...

Unlocking Banking Success: Discover the Proven Blueprint to Achieve Top 5% Performance [VIDEO]

I believe that we all have a secret desire to create legendary results.   In this episode, I’ll show you how to have your best year ever. We will discuss a step-by-step blueprint we’ve been honored to assist hundreds of banks to achieve and maintain top 5% performance...

The 24-Hour Culture Makeover: Transform Your Organization into a Powerhouse of Growth & Profitability [VIDEO]

Many of us dream of working in an environment that energizes us and is surrounded by competence.   In this episode, I’ll discuss how you can improve your organization’s culture—the leading predictor of future growth and profitability—in just a matter of...