People often ask me what employee engagement questions I ask my employees. Before creating any survey or questionnaire it is important to understand that honest, two-way communication is critical for any effective employee engagement strategies. Simply put, you’re not going to engage your team members if you’re siloed, distant, or aloof.… Read more...
read more7 Different Leadership Styles for Your Company
by Dr. Rick Goodman on November 25, 2021
There are 7 different leadership styles that you can use for your organizational culture with great success, It’s important that we ask ourselves a question before we get started!
What is the relationship between leadership and organizational culture? The answer is more complicated than you might think.… Read more...
read moreThe Surprising Benefits of Executive Coaching
by Dr. Rick Goodman on April 22, 2021I love executive coaching. I love getting to meet ambitious leaders, hear about their dreams and their goals, and help them craft the best battle plan for achieving even their loftiest visions. What’s more, I really believe in executive coaching; I have seen it yield real benefits for countless clients.… Read more...
read more7 Practical Ways to Improve Your Leadership Skills
by Dr. Rick Goodman on April 6, 2020You’ve probably heard the expression before that some people are just born leaders. While I do think some of us are born with an instinct for commanding attention and providing direction, that doesn’t mean leadership boils down to pure genetics.… Read more...
read moreWhen Strategic Planning Fails
by Dr. Rick Goodman on March 16, 2020Strategic planning is a core activity for any business leadership team. I’ve written about this process before and defined it in terms of establishing long- and short-term goals. Strategic planning is a critical way of setting a vision, building a consensus, allocating resources, and establishing benchmarks and expectations.… Read more...
read more9 Effective Leadership Skills for Nonprofit Organizations
by Dr. Rick Goodman on March 9, 2020I’ve blogged many times about the effective leadership skills required to lead a business forward. For today’s post, I’d like to take that concept in a different direction: What are some of the effective leadership skills needed for success in a nonprofit organization?… Read more...
read moreCreate an Organizational Culture That Draws Top Talents
by Dr. Rick Goodman on March 2, 2020What’s the best way to entice top talents to come work for your company? You might assume it’s salary and benefits, and sure, those are definitely important. According to most studies, though, it’s actually organizational culture that’s the top draw. People want to earn a decent paycheck, but even more than that, they want to work in an environment that’s positive, collaborative, and transparent.… Read more...
read moreDo You Have an Inclusive Organizational Culture?
by Dr. Rick Goodman on February 24, 2020These days, most businesses place a premium on workplace diversity. Simply put, most of us want to have an organizational culture that’s welcoming to all kinds of people, from all walks of life. There’s a moral imperative toward a diverse organizational culture, as well as some business benefits; more on that in a minute!… Read more...
read moreKey Leadership Skills for Business Management Careers
by Dr. Rick Goodman on February 17, 2020As an executive coach, I spend a lot of my time nurturing the talents of high-level business leaders. Sometimes, though, I have the pleasure of meeting with ambitious professionals who aren’t quite as advanced in their careers, yet already have their eyes set on prestigious positions.… Read more...
read moreStrategic Planning in 6 Essential Steps
by Dr. Rick Goodman on February 10, 2020I’ve written before about the importance of careful, meticulous steps of strategic planning. Basically, this is the process wherein leaders and managers set the short-term and long-term goals for the organization. It also involves setting metrics; clarifying expectations; allocating the resources that will be used in pursuit of those goals; and communicating the plan to the entire team, ensuring you have everyone’s buy-in.… Read more...
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