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Leadership

The Three Core Tactics That Result In Better Leadership

Thuy Sindell, Ph.D. and Milo Sindell, M.S. on May 18, 2015

“Leadership”…the word conjures up visions of boardrooms, strategies being implemented, and big ideas coming to fruition. Well, the reality for many leaders is much more mundane because they find themselves lacking the time to expand their focus on the bigger picture and opportunities. We have found that three simple actions can free up the critical time...

“Leadership”…the word conjures up visions of boardrooms, strategies being implemented, and big ideas coming to fruition. Well, the reality for many leaders is much more mundane because they find themselves lacking the time to expand their focus on the bigger picture and opportunities. We have found that three simple actions can free up the critical time...

Career

2055: Message From the CEO

Thuy Sindell, Ph.D. and Milo Sindell, M.S. on January 22, 2015

I want to thank you all for your contributions and hard work on this initiative. I especially want to thank our human workers for their time and dedication invested into sharing their understandings with their synthetic coworkers.

I want to thank you all for your contributions and hard work on this initiative. I especially want to thank our human workers for their time and dedication invested into sharing their understandings with their synthetic coworkers.

Leadership

Uncovering Hidden Strengths

Thuy Sindell, Ph.D. and Milo Sindell, M.S. on September 26, 2014

Uncovering hidden strengths by transforming the right middle skills into new learned strengths at the right time leads to ongoing leadership growth.

Uncovering hidden strengths by transforming the right middle skills into new learned strengths at the right time leads to ongoing leadership growth.

Creativity

Unleashing Innovation

Thuy Sindell, Ph.D. and Milo Sindell, M.S. on June 23, 2014

For some, the word “innovation” conjures up feelings of open frontiers, the future, unbridled possibilities. For others the word conjures up feelings of dread. No matter your current reaction to the word, innovation should be an activity that you eagerly embrace every day. Here are some simple steps you can take to help bring an innovation-oriented mindset to your job.

For some, the word “innovation” conjures up feelings of open frontiers, the future, unbridled possibilities. For others the word conjures up feelings of dread. No matter your current reaction to the word, innovation should be an activity that you eagerly embrace every day. Here are some simple steps you can take to help bring an innovation-oriented mindset to your job.

Teamwork

The Three Steps Maximizing Your Collaboration Skills

Thuy Sindell, Ph.D. and Milo Sindell, M.S. on June 10, 2014

As a leader or an aspiring one, you should be consistently reflecting on how you collaborate and seeking opportunities to raise your “collaboration game.” Not only will being a strong collaborator raise your productivity and job satisfaction, it will reinforce to others that you are a leader.

As a leader or an aspiring one, you should be consistently reflecting on how you collaborate and seeking opportunities to raise your “collaboration game.” Not only will being a strong collaborator raise your productivity and job satisfaction, it will reinforce to others that you are a leader.

Leadership

Achieving Your Objectives: Starting Slow In Order to Go Fast

Thuy Sindell, Ph.D. and Milo Sindell, M.S. on May 21, 2014

In today’s turbo-charged, nitro-powered, gotta-go world, we are pushed to perform faster and, in many environments, we are rewarded for speed. However, it’s very difficult, if not impossible, to achieve the right objectives on time if you are not clear on what success really looks like, on the resources required, and have a plan.

In today’s turbo-charged, nitro-powered, gotta-go world, we are pushed to perform faster and, in many environments, we are rewarded for speed. However, it’s very difficult, if not impossible, to achieve the right objectives on time if you are not clear on what success really looks like, on the resources required, and have a plan.

Leadership

Maximizing Your Middle

Thuy Sindell, Ph.D. and Milo Sindell, M.S. on April 29, 2014

Maximize your middle and become a Modern Leader. The Modern Leader, rises up to the challenge of a dynamic and ever-changing landscape which requires looking ahead, and consistently reflecting on how and what they need to do to stay on top of their game to avoid becoming a dinosaur.

Maximize your middle and become a Modern Leader. The Modern Leader, rises up to the challenge of a dynamic and ever-changing landscape which requires looking ahead, and consistently reflecting on how and what they need to do to stay on top of their game to avoid becoming a dinosaur.

Leadership

The Scent of Great Leadership

Thuy Sindell, Ph.D. and Milo Sindell, M.S. on March 27, 2014

According to research published in the Nov. 5, 2012 journal of Psychological Science, suggest that humans communicate via smell just like other animals. Humans can smell fear and disgust, and the emotions are contagious. Is scent the silent and critical ingredient of great leadership?

According to research published in the Nov. 5, 2012 journal of Psychological Science, suggest that humans communicate via smell just like other animals. Humans can smell fear and disgust, and the emotions are contagious. Is scent the silent and critical ingredient of great leadership?

Leadership

Brave Enough to Be Humble

Thuy Sindell, Ph.D. and Milo Sindell, M.S. on February 20, 2014

In our highly competitive world, admitting to hitting your peak or any potential gap in your leadership armor is considered heretical in the leadership world. We disagree.

In our highly competitive world, admitting to hitting your peak or any potential gap in your leadership armor is considered heretical in the leadership world. We disagree.

Authenticity

Real Leaders Don’t Say They Are Authentic—They Are Authentic

Thuy Sindell, Ph.D. and Milo Sindell, M.S. on January 21, 2014

It seems like one cannot perform a Google search on the topic of “leadership” without the term “authenticity” popping up. Why is this so? Isn’t authenticity a principle that anyone with clear conviction and focus intuitively operates from? Authenticity in the context of leadership should be invisible.

It seems like one cannot perform a Google search on the topic of “leadership” without the term “authenticity” popping up. Why is this so? Isn’t authenticity a principle that anyone with clear conviction and focus intuitively operates from? Authenticity in the context of leadership should be invisible.

Media

Social Media and The Intentional Leadership Legacy

Thuy Sindell, Ph.D. and Milo Sindell, M.S. on November 14, 2013

For the savvy leader, social media is a powerful medium to build and fortify their legacy. However, for the less thoughtful leader, social media can undermine, betray, and body slam how they are perceived by the world. Smart leaders know how to deploy social media to shape and leave an intentional legacy.

For the savvy leader, social media is a powerful medium to build and fortify their legacy. However, for the less thoughtful leader, social media can undermine, betray, and body slam how they are perceived by the world. Smart leaders know how to deploy social media to shape and leave an intentional legacy.

Productivity

Leaders: This is The Most Important Thing You Can Do Today

Thuy Sindell, Ph.D. and Milo Sindell, M.S. on September 3, 2013

Your team should be focused on productivity, but as a leader, your focus should be on bringing the right perspective to your role.

Your team should be focused on productivity, but as a leader, your focus should be on bringing the right perspective to your role.

Leadership

Telepathic Leaders Equal Big Failures

Thuy Sindell, Ph.D. and Milo Sindell, M.S. on July 18, 2013

Around the world there are leaders who are intentionally or unknowingly relying upon their psychic abilities and those of their employees to relay important information with disastrous results. Humor aside, the lack of information and assumptions made by leaders regarding things as broad as their vision to specific individual performance expectations leads to big problems.

Around the world there are leaders who are intentionally or unknowingly relying upon their psychic abilities and those of their employees to relay important information with disastrous results. Humor aside, the lack of information and assumptions made by leaders regarding things as broad as their vision to specific individual performance expectations leads to big problems.

Leadership

The Epidemic of Lousy Leadership

Thuy Sindell, Ph.D. and Milo Sindell, M.S. on June 20, 2013

Across the U.S. in companies small and humongous there are tens of thousands of leaders who are doing a lousy job. Some may not know they are doing a bad job and many other leaders know they stink but are stuck; unable or not knowing how to change. These Leaders suffer from Lousy Leader Syndrome (LLS).

Across the U.S. in companies small and humongous there are tens of thousands of leaders who are doing a lousy job. Some may not know they are doing a bad job and many other leaders know they stink but are stuck; unable or not knowing how to change. These Leaders suffer from Lousy Leader Syndrome (LLS).

Leadership

The Golden Rule of Leadership

Thuy Sindell, Ph.D. and Milo Sindell, M.S. on June 6, 2013

Sure, you might have earned the role—late nights, played the political games just right—and maybe you legitimately deserve the leadership chalice. Congrats. However, being the leader does not always mean you deserve to be the leader. And just because you are the leader does not mean you have a right to lead others. You have been granted the privilege to lead others.

Sure, you might have earned the role—late nights, played the political games just right—and maybe you legitimately deserve the leadership chalice. Congrats. However, being the leader does not always mean you deserve to be the leader. And just because you are the leader does not mean you have a right to lead others. You have been granted the privilege to lead others.

Leadership

The Punk Rock Leader

Thuy Sindell, Ph.D. and Milo Sindell, M.S. on May 30, 2013

A punk rock leader is somebody that is unconventional, creative, and blazes a trail. The punk rock leader may or may not have tattoos, piercings, and a propensity for stage diving. The punk rock leader is bent on doing things their way and will at times push the boundaries of the HR comfort zone. “Punk Rock” as I use the term here is more mindset than a dress code.

A punk rock leader is somebody that is unconventional, creative, and blazes a trail. The punk rock leader may or may not have tattoos, piercings, and a propensity for stage diving. The punk rock leader is bent on doing things their way and will at times push the boundaries of the HR comfort zone. “Punk Rock” as I use the term here is more mindset than a dress code.

Leadership

Are You a Restless Leader?

Thuy Sindell, Ph.D. and Milo Sindell, M.S. on May 8, 2013

Whether you are a Restless Leader or aspire to being one, thinking and acting in the manner of a Restless Leader will focus your actions and help drive personal and company performance.

Whether you are a Restless Leader or aspire to being one, thinking and acting in the manner of a Restless Leader will focus your actions and help drive personal and company performance.

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Is there ROI in investing in your middle performers? Absolutely!