Maintaining employee experience when leadership changes is a focus of human resources professionals around the world. Where does employee experience come from? That’s a more complicated question than you might think. My personal belief is that it emanates largely from the people on your team—from their shared values and objectives.… Read more...
read moreHow to Open a Presentation or Speech
by Dr. Rick Goodman on March 14, 2022Having delivered over one thousand presentations in all 50 states and 27 countries around the world as a keynote speaker I know the most important element is how to open a presentation!
Did you know that you only have 90 seconds to grab the audience’s attention when delivering a presentation or speech?… Read more...
read moreHow to Prevent Employee Burnout
by Dr. Rick Goodman on December 1, 2021Employee burnout has been a contributing factor in the Great Resignation and its crucial for employers to understand how to prevent employee burnout. Let’s examine some of the causes of employee burnout and what we can do to prevent it.
How Engagement Staves Off Employee Burnout
Everybody knows that you have to work hard if you want to be successful, but even challenging work has its limits.… 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 moreHarnessing the Power of Positive Thinking
by Dr. Rick Goodman on October 23, 2020Let’s for a few moments look at the power of positive thinking. It’s not a shock or a surprise: People who have a positive outlook, who affirm themselves every morning, who visualize success and believe they can attain it tend to be the people who do the best, both in life and in business.… 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 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 more7 Ways to Develop Effective Leadership Skills
by Dr. Rick Goodman on January 13, 2020Effective leadership skills don’t happen by accident. They’re cultivated through hard work, strategic focus, and consistency. And, no matter how advanced you are in your career, there’s always room to hone your leadership skills, becoming a more effective motivator and change agent.… Read more...
read moreChanging Your Organizational Culture
by Dr. Rick Goodman on December 2, 2019I’ve written many times over the years about the importance of properly assessing your organizational culture. All companies have a culture, but not all leaders are aware of their culture. It’s only through candid assessment that you can truly know the values and routines that drive your team and shape your business.… Read more...
read moreWhat to Expect from a Transformational Leadership Expert
by Dr. Rick Goodman on November 25, 2019Are you on the fence about whether or not to hire a transformational leadership expert to provide one-on-one coaching? Maybe part of the reason for your trepidation is that you’ve never been coached before, and simply aren’t sure what to expect.… Read more...
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