Category: Leadership

Velocity Leadership Consulting’s neuroscience-based program addresses unconscious leadership bias to transform company culture and accelerate business results.

Velocity Leadership Consulting’s neuroscience-based program addresses unconscious leadership bias to transform company culture and accelerate business results.

Velocity Leadership Consulting’s neuroscience-based program addresses unconscious leadership bias to transform company culture and accelerate business results.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In October 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that 4.3 million Americans, or 2.9% of the entire workforce, quit their jobs in August. This record-breaking month topped a series of previous record-breaking months. Almost all industries are experiencing this exodus. Achievers and the Mental Health Association report that more than half of employees in the…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Everyone has behavioral patterns that stifle performance. These patterns, referred to as “blind spots,” are often unrecognized consciously by the individual. Patterns in which executive leaders get stuck become ruts that prevent them from achieving the elite level of performance required to make a lasting impact in their organization. Because the behavior and its…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Top leaders provide an edge for new ideas, efficient execution, and great team dynamics. Companies that invest in leaders strengthen the organization as a whole and promote even greater growth. According to a Deloitte study, 89% of executives surveyed considered the need to strengthen, re-engineer, and improve organizational leadership an important priority, but 56%…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It’s the middle of the night in Joannas, a small village in southern France. Heavy winds are fiercely ripping around me and, at some points, knock me over. I am completely alone. The only thing I can see is a small circle of light from my headlamp. I am mid-point in a 120kilometer (74…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It’s the eternal question. While “born” leaders may display certain traits early in life, the good news is anyone with the right motivation can learn, nurture and refine skills to become a great leader. In my last blog, 8 Skills that Make Good Leaders Great, I outlined the skills that can be learned and…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Leadership can be learned; it is not innate. Some may have natural leadership ability, but—with high level willingness and desire to do the work of continuous improvement—anyone can learn to be a great leader. Having coached C-suite individuals for over a decade, I’ve uncovered 8 skills that, when honed, can transform a good leader…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Effective leadership that inspires teams and promotes growth is tough enough under “normal” circumstances. Leaders are constantly challenged with breaking through clutter, knowing what’s around the corner and addressing it, while enabling teams to perform at their highest levels. However, doing so in an ever-expanding virtual world can feel daunting. I consistently hear from…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The top, scientifically proven obstacle to our achievements is limiting beliefs. We may tell ourselves, “I don’t have enough money, time, talent, [fill in the blank] to achieve that.” Those limitations often exist only in our heads and are not consistent with reality. They result when our unconscious mind compares our perceived abilities to…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With 2020’s finish line in sight, now is the time to take quick, bold, decisive action to achieve your organization’s Q4 objectives. We’re seeing astounding, fast results so we wanted to share what is working and encourage you that it’s not too late to bring in your numbers by cutting through the clutter and…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] No doubt about it, 2020 has been a year we’ll never forget. But it’s not over yet. With 4th quarter right around the corner, it’s time to get in position for a dash to the finish. How can you rally in Q4 and rescue your year? BREAK OLD THOUGHT PATTERNS. A new approach is…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In response to changes in the business climate, brought about by the pandemic, some companies are attempting to up-level their teams by adding new talent. If you’d like to up-level your own senior leadership team’s mindset, performance and results, consider the benefits of coaching your current team rather than the costly and time-consuming effort…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I am a movie buff, specifically movies that celebrate true stories of transformation. One such movie is The Boys of ’36 –  the story of the University of Washington rowing team that achieved an extraordinary and unlikely win in the 1936 Olympics. Together they overcame all leaders in the field – the Germans, Brits,…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A pivot is a change in strategy without a change in vision. In recent weeks, there have been many examples and stories of companies pivoting their business model or product to survive the impact of COVID-19. For some, these events served as a catalyst for changes that were already on the horizon. More businesses…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The concept of emergence is clearly applicable during these changing times and reveals the need for a shift in leadership thinking. Consider how emergence is revealed in the C-level leadership actions you bring to your groups and teams: What are the behaviors you exhibit when working with your senior leadership team? Your Board of…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In my recent conversations with senior business leaders across different industries, the Number 1 question they are asking is: What can I do to see us through this time? The costly assumption often made is that the focus should be on business tactics and strategy, rather than advancing individual leadership at every level. In reality,…

Being a behavioral expert, I would like to offer some healthy and productive ways to work through our current business climate. Right now, leaders are presented with a profound opportunity for growth. Current events are driving a pronounced need for a new level of reality-based perspective and leadership. Reactionary and even emotional thinking are like…

The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness. – Lao Tzu Companies want to scale and grow rapidly; it’s the hallmark of our age. And yet, the landscape is littered with companies caught on speed bumps, putting the brakes on growth. What’s causing this slow down? Companies are…