If you reflect on each of these questions and then take action, you're going to be a better leader than you are right now. How could you be kinder and more […]

Listen to the 4-Part series that poses 24 questions to help you manage better and lead well --- Send in a voice message: […]

Every day, somehow, make something better. What is something you have made better today? *** About #30 Perspectives and Reflections on Leadership: Welcome to […]

Snails and flounders stay at the bottom. Do you want to be associated with snails and flounders? Aim higher! Where can you start, and where do you want to […]

Life is full of priorities. A life well-lived makes time for the things one treasures. What do you need to start making more time for? *** About #30 […]

Each life is a series of unfolding stories with characters, conflicts, unpredictable plot points, beginnings, middles, and ends. If your life were like a book […]

Often, we search for something that's missing when what we really need to do is let something go. What can you let go of today? *** About #30 Perspectives and […]

The depth or breadth of your vision is irrelevant. Your microscope and telescope both require focus to be of any use. In other words, what you focus on is what […]

Things often go wrong. So what? Have a “Find What's Right Day." Spend the day looking for everything that's going right. You'll be amazed. *** About #30 […]

Stop doubting your aspirations. Others may not support you -- no matter -- the aspirations are yours, not theirs. What are your biggest aspirations? *** About […]

22 of #30Perspectives: Ask Whenever you're at a loss for words, ask a question. What questions will you ask today? *** About #30 Perspectives and Reflections […]

21 of #30Perspectives: Your Why Know your why. When you know why you have to do what you do, like-minded people will follow you and help you along. What's your […]

Most pencils are equipped with a device that enables forgiveness. Are you? When an apology has the word "if" in it, you're not really sorry. Remorseful people […]

It's more productive to feed your soul than your ego. Find a place in your world where you can simultaneously feel insignificant next to nature yet […]

Let's pretend you're right, and everything that's wrong in your world is someone else's fault. You've exhausted all your blame and responsibility. Now what? […]

Most things are possible. The biggest obstacle is often a belief to the contrary. What limiting belief do you need to change? *** About #30 Perspectives and […]

We can't always define what seemingly insignificant actions will make a difference in another's life and which ones won't, but that doesn't mean we should […]

Diverse friends are valuable in that they will ask you diverse questions to help uncover your real goals and aspirations. However, be mindful of where you get […]

What is the best compliment you have ever received? It felt nice, right? How many compliments have you given lately? Give ten or more genuine compliments […]

Creating and Reacting use the same letters and how you arrange them when faced with a problem speaks volumes. Will you create or react? Describe your reaction […]

Any goal can be measured. If a goal can't be measured, it's probably a wish. How do you know you've achieved a goal if you can't measure it? Two questions will […]

Goals inherently have deadlines, and that's what makes them stand out from wishes. Deadlines are not arbitrary -- they quicken your pace and force you to focus […]

Those who use the word "can't" often lack imagination; those who ignore it often create magic. What can you do today? What do you choose to do? *** About #30 […]

Be comfortable failing. It shows you have high self-esteem. Learn from your mistakes and move on without dwelling. What did you recently fail at, and what did […]

The best time to act is when the thought first strikes you because a better time does not exist. What's the most important thing you have to do today? *** […]

Accept feedback as a gift. What you do with the gift is your choice. Acting defensive or elated is entirely up to you. Graciously accept feedback the same way […]

Success moves in the opposite direction of negativity. What three things have you been most negative about recently, and how will you change your attitude […]

Anyone who has poured salad dressing from a bottle knows that a little shakeup improves things considerably. If you find you don't have the right ingredients […]

An idea and a simple pen are powerful enough tools to raise the aspirations, faiths, and movement of entire nations. Writing down what's most important to you […]

We almost always find what we're looking for. The problem is, we only see it when we're looking for something else, so we tend to ignore it. Look for good […]

When you were a child, did you ask permission to make-believe? Give yourself permission once again - it may help you rediscover yourself. We should spend less […]

Want a more exciting life? Make your decisions faster. But be careful. Making decisions before you know your objective is like throwing ingredients into a […]

Are you getting what you dream about, or is it time to examine where you are and where you’re headed? People talk themselves out of their dreams way too […]

Another freestyle edition. In this one, I ask you to consider your inner control freak, question what you’re afraid of, and challenge you to let those […]

Went freestyle on this one. No script. I encourage you to reduce your amount of dictating what you need and start listening to the people who are helping you […]

No matter how thoroughly you planned, you don't know what tomorrow is going to bring. Every hurdle you've cleared to this point makes you stronger and wiser to […]

Pick your obsessions and addictions carefully and deliberately, or one will be assigned to you. Success and failure have similar traits. The unglamorous, […]

Shame holds you back. Empathy pulls you forward. Look, the past is in the past. Maybe you made bad decisions. Maybe you found yourself paying the price for […]

You don't need permission to lead. You need a purpose. Don't wait to be anointed or appointed by someone else — lead from where you are, today. Do not […]

It's okay to oscillate in your life and with your leadership. In fact, I'd encourage you to do so. Regularly scan your surroundings and your interests, back […]

What if you suspended your outrage and replaced it with a thirst for knowledge? Are you humble enough to say, “You haven’t convinced me yet, tell […]

Never want to be disappointed? Have low expectations. You exert minimal effort and plod through life. You don't expect much; you don't get much. It's a cynical […]

As an effective leader, you put yourself out there. You take the heat that others throw your way because you know it comes with the territory. It's inevitable, […]

If your organization doesn’t have a plan to dig deeper and also measure meaningful results; like how many lives it will make better, jobs it will create, […]

Are you in a rut, feeling stuck or aimless? Then you probably need to do the opposite of what you've been doing. Prepare and practice by doing the opposite of […]

In this episode, Rachel Larraine Crawford. Rachel is an Interior Designer who specializes in creating environments where people thrive, physically, and […]

In this episode, entrepreneur, Todd Cazin, owner and founder of Consolidated Concepts, Your Total Print Resource. Todd is also Vice President of the San Diego […]

A quick one on the fly today. To move forward on your “intentions” always drive for actions, decisions, communications, or completions as well as […]

We all know that 50-65% of managers don't give a crap. They don't care about their direct reports, the organization that pays them, and they don't particularly […]

Busy professionals often feel anxious because far too many are not acting on purpose, or their values do not align with the organization. When you know your […]

Your business might have a code of conduct, but do you? Busy professionals should have a personal compass to follow. It doesn’t need to be something as […]

Here are five criteria you can use to filter the worthiness of your ideas. Use a numeric scale, 0-4 for example, to rate the low and high probability of each […]

People still confuse a list of wishes with goals. Goals should give you vision and direction so you can create an actionable plan toward achieving them.  […]

It doesn’t take as much to change the world as you might think. Anytime you interact with others, it’s impossible not to have any influence on them […]

It doesn’t matter what you’re leading; there are three areas you want to strike a balance. Customer Satisfaction,  Employee […]

7 Steps to Build a Great Personal Plan Consider this a busy professional’s checklist for success. You probably do a good job making plans in your […]

In this episode, Phillip Tanzilo, owner of Transformational Learning and Leadership Strategies. He is a Performance Consultant, Coach, and Speaker with […]

Want to be a good business owner, executive, or friend? Know your purpose. Know your values and work on your purpose every day. Alllow them to guide you, […]

How are you doing on your goals? Riding high; or don't want to think about it until you're back from vacation? Take a look at your targets for the year. What […]

People get worked up about not being able to find their passion. They think that’s the first requirement, a job that you’re passionate about. If […]

10 Questions to Help Busy Professionals Act on Purpose A lot of seemingly successful people are feeling lost around saying they don’t know what their […]

Leadership Advisor, Karl Bimshas speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of their leadership journey on the […]

Leadership Advisor, Karl Bimshas speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of their leadership journey on the […]

Leadership Advisor, Karl Bimshas speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of their leadership journey on the […]

Leadership Advisor, Karl Bimshas speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of their leadership journey on the […]

Leadership Advisor, Karl Bimshas speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of their leadership journey on the […]

Leadership Advisor, Karl Bimshas speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of their leadership journey on the […]

Leadership Advisor, Karl Bimshas speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of their leadership journey on the […]

You might think working with you is a dream. You’re in your head all day, so, you know your intentions and beliefs better than anyone else, and I am sure […]

Leadership Advisor, Karl Bimshas speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of their leadership journey on the […]

What’s Your Life About? If your life were like a book or a movie and someone asked, “What’s it about?” What would you reply? *** Read […]

Leadership Advisor, Karl Bimshas speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of their leadership journey on the […]

For those who still have fuel in the take and want to be helpful, but aren’t sure where to begin. List your ten best excuses List your strengths and […]

Your Talent is a Terrible Thing to Waste. As a high performer, you are a leader and an artist. Leaders and artists create a record of successes. They surround […]

Leadership Advisor, Karl Bimshas speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of their leadership journey on the […]

Take Action: An overabundance of thinking tends to mean a scarcity of action.  Take Action => Get a result => Review the result => Adjust […]

Feel Better Fast: Feeling blah and want to feel better fast? Assess a set of regular positive actions and then think about how to maintain or improve them. […]

Let’s face it. Sometimes things stink. They just do. If you let the little things in life start to bring you down, you’ll have no resistance to the […]

“Leadership Spotlight,” the show where Karl Bimshas speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of […]

During “Leadership Spotlight,” Karl Bimshas speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of their […]

Leadership Advisor Karl Bimshas, speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of their leadership journey. In […]

Proper customer service involves an ecosystem built on your reliability, responsiveness, and your commitment to the relationship. Like any relationship you […]

In “Leadership Spotlight,” Karl Bimshas speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of their […]

In “Leadership Spotlight,” Karl Bimshas speaks with a diverse array of busy professionals in various stages of their career and along different […]

Attitude and language are linked. And while positive language has a far greater chance of leading to positive outcomes, clear definitions also help. Think of […]

In “Leadership Spotlight,” Karl Bimshas speaks with a diverse array of busy professionals in various stages of their career and along different […]

This pick me up message is a shout out to those of you who are working your plan while everyone else is kicking a few back, and letting their hair down. This […]

The launch of Leadership Spotlight. Karl Bimshas speaks with a diverse array of busy professionals in various stages of their career and along different paths […]

What could you accomplish if instead of complaining you either took action or kept your mouth shut? *** Read the blog here => bimshasconsulting.com/blog […]

Are you running hot or cold today? What kind of climate are you creating with your behavior? *** Read the blog here => bimshasconsulting.com/blog *** Join […]

Finding your values is one thing, changing them is something else. It is possible, though it takes time. Consider making that investment. *** Read the blog […]

As a leader, you build the capacity to see the hidden pain in yourself and others. Only those equipped with empathy can provide the space, time, and […]

No matter the size of your organization, if you want to become more efficient, increase productivity, increase profit, and grow client satisfaction, there is […]

Good leaders know how to lead cats. They don’t tell you to “sit down,” “stay in your lane,” or “wait your turn.” They […]

Admitting you were wrong, then fixing your mistakes is difficult. That (and ego) is one of the reasons people often do a lousy job apologizing. No, […]

If everyone in the room looks just like you, you’re not learning much. Make room at your table, or find room at theirs. Your ideas, solutions, and […]

You can set a theme for your year to make it far more meaningful for you. Need help finding the words? Pick one of your values, one of your skills, and one of […]

Over the year we have shared nearly 100 thoughts, insights, or challenges designed to grow your perspective and help you to manage better and lead well. Here […]

"There are things contained within that are not perfect." Navigate your challenges in your own way. *** Ready to manage better and lead well? Visit […]

Goals are important, but you won't achieve them if they suck. Here are 12 points that will help you set and achieve a great goal. *** Visit […]

Why, "Meh, I'm good," isn't good enough and "fake it 'til you make it," is honest. *** Great leadership starts with you. Learn more about you at Karl Bimshas […]

Don't live a life of "quiet desperation." Don't give up. Don't defer your great goals. *** Learn more about Karl Bimshas => www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com […]

Want to achieve your great goal? Show more than involvement, be committed to your commitments. Learn more about Karl Bimshas Consulting => […]

31 Attributes to rate your leaders. You can download the Assessment of Select Leadership Attributes here => http://bit.ly/leader_attributes If you like […]

To achieve exceptional performance you need the magical combination of vision, passion, and action. For more information on candid, affordable leadership […]

Leadership is not about being bigger than your surroundings. It is about the size of the influence you have where you stand. Do you act like a lighthouse or a […]

Have you set a theme for your next project? Stuck? Pick one value, one skill, and one aspiration. Thanks for listening, please share with others, and leave us […]

Service | Integrity | Dignity | Empathy If you like "Reflections on Leadership," please share it with others. Send […]

What makes you unique? Ask people: "I'm working on my personal development, and my coach is insisting I ask ten people, so at the risk of sounding arrogant, […]

Instead of looking for it - secretly provide it to others. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way […]

This episode of Reflections on Leadership, recorded on November 4, 2018 , revisits a post first written on November 4, 2008. See if you can recognize what […]

Pay attention to how often your here "I can't until ..." Better to use, "I won't unless ..." Unless" creates options. "Until" limits choice. "Can't" is […]

There's really only one person who matters who has to think you're amazing, and that's you. www.karlbimshasconsulting.com --- This episode is sponsored by […]

You can lower your expectations and never feel disappointment, or you can raise your expectations and manage your disappointments… like an adult. […]

When you are discerning, you create a set of standards for yourself. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The […]

Not doing it your way doesn't make it wrong, it just makes it different. There are many ways to do many things. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- This […]

These people are not wearing rose-colored glasses or putting you on a pedestal. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- This episode is sponsored by · […]

Do your thing. Keep doing it, every day and exceptionally well. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest […]

There's money in outrage, but results come from taking action, not fuming at what is. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- This episode is sponsored by […]

There are four common triggers I regularly see playing out in the workplace. Yes, there are plenty of others, but these four are prevalent. Ineffective […]

A reminder, if you are not afraid to fail, you are already a stronger leader than most. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- This episode is sponsored by […]

Create a code of conduct for yourself. If you don't, you become suceptible to others which will result in unnecessary inner and outer conflicts. […]

Leadership isn't a game, it's a lifestyle. You practice leadership - you don't perfect it. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- This episode is sponsored by […]

List three things you are grateful for and remind yourself throughout the day. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- This episode is sponsored by · […]

Leaders aren't perfect - but the good ones try. www.karlbimshasconsulting.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a […]

The wave doesn't care if you are standing in front of it. It doesn't speed up to try and knock you over. It doesn't slow down and attempt to spare you. […]

Every person must learn the balance between the instinct to help versus, "It's none of your damn business." www.karlbimshasconsulting.com --- This episode […]

Neither does failure. It is hundreds of little decisions, conversations, actions, and thoughts that make or break you. www.karlbimshasconsulting.com --- […]

Keep your goals, ambition, desire, and work-ethic, but shift the reasoning. Help others instead of just yourself. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- This […]

A quick story of how a dear friend evolved from "Let me fail" to "Watch me succeed" and how what we seek, we tend to find. Visit www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com […]

Immediate results are rare and seldom last. Thrive with discipline. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The […]

Do you and your organization have complementary visions? Do the missions support or oppose each other? Do the values matchup congruently, or is there a […]

1. Do you have a goal you're working on? 2. Are you actively working on improving yourself and your surroundings? 3. Are you accepting responsibility for your […]

Take leadership seriously and yourself lightly. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. […]

I can't blame you, you might have lousy role models, be disillusioned with former heroes, or maybe it feels like too much of a burden. The thing is, if you're […]

Here are 14 common reasons people call on Karl Bimshas Consulting for Leadership Development. How many apply for you? Reach out to us at […]

I come across a lot of capable people who are afraid to lead. That's too bad. When you get the chance to lead, I want you to take it. […]

When a good leader turns a blind eye to a bad leader, you have two lousy leaders. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- This episode is sponsored by · […]

Diplomacy and tact are worthy pursuits. It doesn't harm you to slow down and provide a little thought before spouting off something that could be hurtful to […]

The path some powerful, warm hearted people take leads them away from their true goals. The cause is lousy leadership and the result is the birth of an […]

Two traits a lousy leader cannot comprehend and a great leader uses instinctively. Sign up for our newsletter. Receive inspiring articles, free tools, and new […]

Every day there is more history being made. The future remains unwritten. Your best course is to be mindful and present. If you like "Reflections on […]

Stop taking random advice from people. Be a better gatekeeper and pay attention to those who make you think, laugh, and take action. Preferably all three. --- […]

When was the last time you sat down and thought? Real, honest-to-goodness calorie burning thinking? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The […]

Stop seeking passion. It will elude you until it sees you working. When you put passion on a pedestal, you rob vision and action of their equal due. --- […]

When you are on purpose, the dawn of each day is filled with potential and excitement. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to […]

Here are 9 ways to reflect on and measure the progress you are making in your life over the last 90 days. --- This episode is sponsored by · […]

There are four parts of leadership development. Make it a goal to work on one or more of these areas of leadership development every day and you will expand […]

It's tempting to slow down over the Summer months. It's also a bad move. Use the time to catch up or surge ahead. --- This episode is sponsored by […]

Lousy leaders come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but the ones I detest the most are those who treat people as if they were disposable. You know the type; […]

I keep a baker's dozen of empty Wellbutrin bottles in my closet and look at them once in awhile, to remind myself of the 13 months of hellish depression I went […]

Encouragement and appreciation or not difficult things for good leaders to express. Lousy leaders however, can't do either unless they see a way it benefits […]

I have a visceral reaction to leadership that has never let me down. It operates on both extremes of the continuum. There will always be lousy leaders, but […]

If you are pursuing YOUR wants and desires, that is sufficient reason. As an adult, you no longer have to allow yourself to be bullied into justifying your […]

Regularly add and delete people from your personal board of advisors, otherwise you'll stop growing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The […]

Effective leadership isn't a one and done exercise. It is an ongoing process, and could be argued, a lifestyle. Don't use it as a bluff to sell your stuff. […]

Never deny your emotions. Never deny your dreams. Every day is beautiful, no matter how bleak it seems. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: […]

Take yourself lightly and remember, lessons with laughter last longer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a […]

Excellent practitioners of any craft make it look easy to the casual observer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a […]

Very few companies make sure there's alignment between their words and deeds. Creating a vision mission and values is not an administrative box to check. It's […]

Drafting Your Master Plan: 5 Steps to help you decide what is most important for you to pursue in the next 1, 3, 5 and 10 years. Adapted from a popular […]

You must always allow people to develop and expand their capacity, pursue their interests, and support their dreams. --- This episode is sponsored by […]

Begin to think about the kind of leader you must, intend, want, or need to be. As you think about it, you will demonstrate the attributes you find important. […]

When there's a mismatch between your values and your behavior, you are not being your authentic self and will not reach your optimal potential. --- This […]

When you're leading, start with love and a generous spirit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. […]

Success requires achieving the desired result AND helping others along the way. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a […]

You would be amazed at what you can learn when you close your mouth and listen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make […]

Don't lower your expectations to avoid disappointment -- it's demeaning. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a […]

Not every day is sunshine and unicorns. Lead anyway. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. […]

Ask yourself what a lousy leader would do, then make damn sure you don't do that. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to […]

Effective leaders persevere through crisis and stay fixated on their goal, not the path. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way […]

Things should be going better ... but something is missing. Check your leadership. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to […]

You are not infallible. You make mistakes. It is uncomfortable. You will recover. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to […]

You defeat lousy leadership with better leadership. Smug rhetoric and incoherent arguments do not contain better ideas. --- This episode is sponsored by […]

If you don't think you do ... keep thinking until you find a way you can. Then go do that. Work on your purpose, live your values, and lead well. --- This […]