by Jim Struck | May 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
When I started my first ‘real job’ in 1973, hierarchy was alive and well. I was fortunate to work for a boss that was not of the ‘command and control’ style. He was more collaborative. My next boss was planted firmly in “I’m the boss. Do what I tell you to do.” His...
by Jim Struck | Apr 25, 2016 | The Coach Is In Blog, Uncategorized
I listened intently as my soon to be 95-year-old father talked over the phone to his dying 89-year-old sister. I say “talked to” because Aunt Bardie could hear, but is unable to converse other than her facial expression. Dad was conversing through his niece, Peggy,...
by Jim Struck | Apr 4, 2016 | Articles, Communication
For the better part of the first half of my life I viewed conflict as something to be avoided. I grew up as one of the 84% of this world that are conflict adverse. I wanted to be liked and loved. In my head that meant avoiding conflict with people. My...
by Jim Struck | Mar 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Inspiration is the ability to inspire – to mentally or emotionally stimulate others to do something. In leadership, inspirational leaders tend to be more focused on the longer term and the greater good. Sometimes, there is confusion between charismatic leaders and...
by Jim Struck | Mar 7, 2016 | Articles, Communication
Last week I was talking with a high potential leader. It was a casual conversation about how they came to get into leadership, about their family, and about what they wanted to ‘get’ from their job. It was one of hundreds of similar conversations I have had over my...
