Monthly Archives: January 2018

Obsessive Workaholic?
5 Tips for Better Balance

By chipscholz | Published: January 30, 2018
Does your organization (or manager) encourage obsessive work habits? It’s not surprising. Much to the detriment of our health and well-being, many societies encourage, and even celebrate this type of behavior. Being a “workaholic” has become a badge of honor, one that unfortunately describes too many of today’s working people.
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Your Leadership Trust Quotient:
The Heart of the Matter

By chipscholz | Published: January 25, 2018
At the heart of the matter, your leadership trust quotient is directly proportional to your honesty, integrity, and humility. I see this all the time in my work as a coach. If you want to raise your leadership trust quotient, take a hard look at your honesty and integrity. Leaders who are being true in […]
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How to Raise Your Leadership Trust Quotient

By chipscholz | Published: January 23, 2018
How high is your leadership trust quotient? Let me ask you this: is there room for improvement? The primary leadership mindset needed to establish and build trust is a genuine focus on people through four basic elements. The first element is to offer assistance.  I wrote about this in my last post. Your people will […]
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Your Leadership Trust Quotient

By chipscholz | Published: January 18, 2018
How high is your leadership trust quotient? Trust has long been considered a powerful trait that enables leaders to succeed. I see it all the time: people who trust their leader are willing to follow them. They are more willing to engage their duties, make strong efforts to benefit their organization, prize the quality of […]
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Overcome the Odds:
Master the Leadership Superpower of Perseverance

By chipscholz | Published: January 16, 2018
Even Superman had his struggles—Kryptonite, for one—but as the greatest executives, leaders and super heroes know, the best superpower to overcome the odds is perseverance As I wrote in my last post, perseverance can be learned and mastered if you make the commitment and accept the challenge. Learning means taking one small step to become […]
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How to Develop the Leadership Superpower of Perseverance

By chipscholz | Published: January 11, 2018
Unlike Superman who could leap tall buildings in a single bound, even the best executives and leaders cannot change their character in one leap. But if you struggle with perseverance, you can develop the leadership superpower of perseverance. I see this all the time in the clients I work with. They learn and master perseverance […]
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Leadership Superpower of Perseverance:
Who Will Persevere?

By chipscholz | Published: January 9, 2018
I’ve been doing some reflecting on the leadership superpower of perseverance. I’ve met some pretty impressive leaders who have persevered against the odds. What makes them really stand out from the rest is their impact, without commanding the limelight or fanfare. Their energy and attitude are distinct—sometimes refreshing, sometimes demanding. I’ve also noticed that those […]
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Leadership Superpower of Perseverance:
Who is Clark Kent?

By chipscholz | Published: January 4, 2018
Can you identify the Clark Kent with the leadership superpower of perseverance? It shouldn’t be too hard. Persevering leaders stand out from the rest and have a significant impact, usually without commanding the limelight or fanfare. Their energy and attitude are distinct—sometimes refreshing, sometimes demanding. Consider Steve Jobs and Lee Iacocca, who had the stamina […]
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Perseverance: The Leadership Superpower

By chipscholz | Published: January 2, 2018
Do you have the leadership superpower of perseverance? Top business leaders agree: life is a constant string of adversities—it’s our new normal. I see the rigors of today’s competitive business climate push even the most seasoned leaders to their limits. No organization is immune to setbacks. Some, however, are ill-suited for it and pay a […]
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