by Jim Struck | Feb 2, 2015 | Articles, Human Resources
I’m in the midst of getting my certification in EQ and EQ360 (Emotional Quotient – which is part of the field of Emotional Intelligence). I am doing this to help those I serve see themselves more clearly. EQ is part of creating greater self-awareness. Going through...
by Jim Struck | Jan 2, 2015 | Articles, Execution of Goals, Leadership Effectiveness
“Execution is the greatest unaddressed issue in the business world today.” This was the conclusion of CEO’s like Michael Dell (Dell Computers), LR Raymond (Exxon Mobile), and Ralph Larsen (Johnson & Johnson) a decade ago. As we embark upon another year I am...
by Jim Struck | Jan 2, 2015 | Articles, Leadership Effectiveness, Personal Development
I believe that leadership is a by-product of who we are, what we believe, and what we value. The most important ‘leadership’ journey is the journey we take to know ourselves. As such, you will find many books in my ‘leadership’ list of books that have been...
by Jim Struck | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, Leadership Effectiveness
“If you don’t believe in the messenger, you won’t believe the message.” —Jim Kouzes, co-author of Credibility: How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It I like the subject of “credibility” because it incorporates several critical (foundational) pieces...
by Jim Struck | Nov 3, 2014 | Articles, Leadership Effectiveness
I suppose it is natural to think more and more about our legacy as we age. We all want to ‘matter.’ It is equally natural to care more about our leadership legacy as we advance in our career. For most, there is a natural transition from ‘success’ to ‘significance.’...
by Jim Struck | Oct 20, 2014 | Articles, Leadership Effectiveness
Last time we ended with the question, “Does your organization and work energize you, or suck the life from you?” Was your answer meaningful for you? How engaged I am in my work, and with the organization, is related to my emotional connectedness in five areas (fit in...
