Multipliers can have a resoundingly positive and profitable effect on organizations—getting more done with fewer resources, developing and attracting talent, and cultivating new ideas and energy to drive organizational change and innovation. We have all had experience with two dramatically different types of leaders. The first type drains intelligence, energy, and
A true classic that remains every bit as relevant today. Greenleaf conceived the idea of servant leadership during a time of chaos in the United States – the late 60’s. For the last 50 years, his writings have been used to instruct, encourage, and motivate leaders to serve as they
Ram Charan is a prolific business writer, and we like his books because they are all very practical and usable. As you think about how to grow revenue, Profitable Growth Is Everyone’s Business has some wonderful insights about how you should go about that, versus just adding sales numbers to
As an industry, Navigate believes we need to focus on growing that next generation of leadership and management. Many integrators are having a hard time finding and retaining talent, for many roles ranging from technicians and engineers, to project managers. This is, in part, because we are not growing them
When we talk about succession planning, people often associate that with selling your company and handing the keys to a new king of the castle. But succession planning is about so much more than that – is the castle healthy? That is the subject of this episode of The
There are three characteristics that are fundamental to the most successful, and results producing leaders: Authenticity: Well-developed self-awareness that openly faces strengths, vulnerabilities, and development challenges. Influence: Meaningful communication that connects with people by reminding self and other what is genuinely important. Value Creation: Passion and aspiration to serve multiple
One of Brad Malone’s favorite books on leadership s is Turn the Ship Around! by David Marquet, a retired Navy officer. When he was appointed captain of the USS Santa Fe, a nuclear-powered submarine, the ship was plagued by poor morale, poor performance, and the worst retention in the fleet.
As I work with multiple companies and facilitate numerous courses, I’m often struck by the apparent lack of joy and fulfillment I see in and feel from executives, managers, and employees. Have you also seen and felt this trend in your workplace? What happened to the adage “Choose
