by Beth Strathman | Mar 22, 2017 | executive, leadership, strategy, tactics
If your company is like most, you set goals then wait to see what happens — as if merely stating the goal will bring it about. In reality, for goals to make a real difference to your company, you need to pay more attention than that. You must pay attention to...
by Beth Strathman | Mar 20, 2017 | communication, credibility, executive, leadership
I had the pleasure of interviewing communications coach Beth Noymer Levine. She graciously allowed me to share the following blog post, excerpted in part from her book, Jock Talk: 5 Communication Principles for Leaders as Exemplified by Legends of the Sports World,...
by Beth Strathman | Feb 22, 2017 | beliefs, leadership, productivity, self-organization, time management
Feel like you don’t have time to get around to important tasks? You might be frustrated that you are extremely busy but aren’t accomplishing the important stuff that would move your strategy forward. Underneath, you may be angry or resentful that you have to do it...
by Beth Strathman | Feb 16, 2017 | executive, leader, leadership, productivity, self-organization, time management
“Hey, Boss. Do you have a minute?” How many times a week do you hear that? It can be frustrating to hear those words when you were finally getting some momentum on your own projects. What can you do to maximize your own time at work by minimizing interruptions by your...
by Beth Strathman | Feb 8, 2017 | executive, leadership, strategic planning, strategy, tactics
Based on a 2011 McKinsey study, only 10% of executives were “very satisfied” with how they spend their time. Also, 50% of executives were not allocating their work time on activities tied to company goals. Why weren’t these executives focused on the very goals...
