by Jim Struck | Aug 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
Early in my life I was enamored with people who could speak well. I was 9 when President Kennedy was elected. He had an energy, and an ability to articulate ideas that was almost mesmerizing. There have been many others who were great communicators, some great...
by Jim Struck | Aug 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Most of my time in leadership has been spent trying to distill (read: simplify) my thoughts and behaviors around being a more effective leader. Recently, my boss recommended a book, Traction by Gino Wickman. This book is, in essence, a summary of my professional...
by Jim Struck | Jun 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
The ‘evolution of work’ suggests that the amount of control people have over their work influences their accountability for their work and their enthusiasm in their work. As you can deduce, the more control a person has over their work, including decisions affecting...
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 | 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...
