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- The Leadership Scorecard
The Leadership Scorecard captures a snapshot of a leader's observable skills, confidence, and character. From this, we can glean valuable insight for assessing […]
- Journals With Purpose
Let's shift the focus from journals as leather-bound tomes to preserve the truths of our time. Not all of us are channeling Marcus Aurelius. For this […]
- It's Time
It’s Time For all the misery, shock, and pain 2020 inflicted, it also revealed many things we suspected but didn’t dare admit. We learned a lot, and not […]
- Calibrate Your Personal Compass
People who get lost forget to look at their dependable set points. When you’re overwhelmed by the changes occurring around you, look for the certainties in […]
- Servant Leadership Rant
Recently, an otherwise informative webinar by a noted speaker spectacularly fell off the rails when the host ranted on his disdain for Servant Leadership; the […]
- Stoic Resolve
As we squabble amongst ourselves, emotions flare, beliefs get challenged, and a way of life feels threatened; you must pursue love and patience to weather this […]
- Bounce Back, A 9-Point Plan
Welcome back to Reflections on Leadership. We took a little hiatus, which went longer than expected, but we’re back now and ready to go. Some people have […]
- What Role Will You Play?
Every once in a while, a set of events line up and become a catalyst for change. Some of us are blindsided and harshly jostled into reality, and some of us […]
- Yes, I am a leader
The world is changing. That’s always true, but 2020 has amplified the sentiment. Not everyone wants the changes, nor is everyone prepared. That’s […]
- Teri Wilder: Leadership in Unusual Times
Teri Wilder is embracing technology to get through these unusual times. Stronger than you think, this Singer/Songwriter/Sound Healer/Reiki Master/ and Medical […]
- Chris Hallisey: Leadership in Unusual Times
Chris Hallisey, the ever-thoughtful owner and lead designer of Balboa Design Group, is our guest. We touch on how he has adjusted to working from home, […]
- Positively Combat the Challenges
We do not need better worriers, whiners, blamers, or complainers. Many already excel in those endeavors. What is required is better leadership. Commit to […]
- After Action Review
The "Strengthen Your Leadership Series" is a companion to the free email course bit.ly/STRENGTHENYOURLEADERSHIP The world needs stronger leadership. Strengthen […]
- Drafting Your Leadership Point of View
The "Strengthen Your Leadership Series" is a companion to the free email course bit.ly/STRENGTHENYOURLEADERSHIP The world needs stronger leadership. Strengthen […]
- User Guide
The "Strengthen Your Leadership Series" is a companion to the free email course bit.ly/STRENGTHENYOURLEADERSHIP The world needs stronger leadership. Strengthen […]
- Leadership Agenda
The "Strengthen Your Leadership Series" is a companion to the free email course bit.ly/STRENGTHENYOURLEADERSHIP The world needs stronger leadership. Strengthen […]
- GOSEPA
The "Strengthen Your Leadership Series" is a companion to the free email course bit.ly/STRENGTHENYOURLEADERSHIP The world needs stronger leadership. Strengthen […]
- Just the Facts
The "Strengthen Your Leadership Series" is a companion to the free email course bit.ly/STRENGTHENYOURLEADERSHIP The world needs stronger leadership. Strengthen […]
- Leadership Scorecard and Model
The "Strengthen Your Leadership Series" is a companion to the free email course bit.ly/STRENGTHENYOURLEADERSHIP The world needs stronger leadership. Strengthen […]
- Leadership Competency Model
The "Strengthen Your Leadership Series" is a companion to the free email course bit.ly/STRENGTHENYOURLEADERSHIP The world needs stronger leadership. Strengthen […]
- Courage and Moral Leadership
The "Strengthen Your Leadership Series" is a companion to the free email course bit.ly/STRENGTHENYOURLEADERSHIP The world needs stronger leadership. Strengthen […]
- Leadership Strategy or Whim?
The "Strengthen Your Leadership Series" is a companion to the free email course bit.ly/STRENGTHENYOURLEADERSHIP The world needs stronger leadership. Strengthen […]
- Goal Inspection
The "Strengthen Your Leadership Series" is a companion to the free email course bit.ly/STRENGTHENYOURLEADERSHIP The world needs stronger leadership. Strengthen […]
- Leadership Action and Personal Development Plan
The "Strengthen Your Leadership Series" is a companion to the free email course bit.ly/STRENGTHENYOURLEADERSHIP The world needs stronger leadership. Strengthen […]
- Goal Matrix
The "Strengthen Your Leadership Series" is a companion to the free email course bit.ly/STRENGTHENYOURLEADERSHIP The world needs stronger leadership. Strengthen […]
- Got Alignment?
The "Strengthen Your Leadership Series" is a companion to the free email course that Karl Bimshas Consulting offers. Sign up for it by going to […]
- Development of Leadership
"Strengthen Your Leadership Series." This set of episodes is a companion to the free email course that Karl Bimshas Consulting offers. You can sign up for it […]
- Leadership or Management Potential?
"Strengthen Your Leadership Series." This set of episodes is a companion to the free email course that Karl Bimshas Consulting offers. You can sign up for it […]
- What Kind of Leader Are You?
"Strengthen Your Leadership Series." This set of episodes is a companion to the free email course that Karl Bimshas Consulting offers. You can sign up for it […]
- Four Threats and Where to Put Your Focus
Leading in Unusual Times Question: “As a leader, where do I put my focus right now?” As a leader, I think over the next 18 to 24 months, realistically, in […]
- Routine and Serendipity
Leading in Unusual Times Q: How do I cope while being under quarantine? A: I think there are two things you've got to put into your life that might be missing. […]
- The Change Cycle
The Change Cycle Identify which stage you're in and then take action to move on to the next one. Stage 1 is Loss to Safety Stage 2 is Doubt to Reality Stage […]
- Leading in Unusual Times: Q&A April 2, 2020
In this episode, Leadership Advisor, Writer, and Podcast Host, Karl Bimshas answers five leadership questions during these unusual times. Q1: How do you help […]
- Leader's Guide to Change
Like it or not, well-planned or unplanned, your business is going to go through some rapid change. As a leader in your organization, you have the obligation […]
- Troll or Leader?
Before you post something online from behind the safety of your keyboard, ask yourself if your contribution is educating, entertaining, or otherwise […]
- The Best Year of Your Life and Other B.S.
Here’s a way to transform your wishes into work. Write down your wish. How long have you had this wish? Imagine what you want and work it into being. […]
- What’s Your Theme?
If you’re still not sure of your purpose or how to best contribute your time treasure or talents to 2020, I recommend taking a deep breath and giving […]
- 2019 Top Five Episodes
Here we are at the close of another year. Was it everything you expected? More, or less? You know by now, you can’t simply wish things into being. You have […]
- Leadership Advent: Part Four
When you reflect on each of the questions in this final installment and then take action, you're going to be a better leader than you are right now. Period. […]
- Leadership Advent: Part Three
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. Here are the next six questions in […]
- Leadership Advent: Part Two
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. Here are the next six questions. 7. […]
- Leadership Advent: Part One
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 […]
- 30 of #30Perspectives: Make Something Better
Every day, somehow, make something better. What is something you have made better today? *** About #30 Perspectives and Reflections on Leadership: Welcome to […]
- 29 of #30Perspectives: Aim Higher
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 […]
- 28 of #30Perspectives: Make Time
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 […]
- 27 of #30Perspectives: What’s Your Book About?
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 […]
- 26 of #30Perspectives: Let it Go
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 […]
- 25 of #30Perspectives: You See What You Focus On
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 […]
- 24 of #30Perspectives: Find What’s Right
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 […]
- 23 of #30Perspectives: Your Aspirations
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
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
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 […]
- 20 of #30Perspectives: Forgiveness
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 […]
- 19 of #30Perspectives: Feed Your Soul, Not Your Ego
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 […]
- 18 of #30Perspectives: Okay, Now What?
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? […]
- 17 of #30Perspectives: Most things ARE Possible
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 […]
- 16 of #30Perspectives: Make a Positive Difference
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 […]
- 15 of #30Perspectives: Diverse Questions Make You Better
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 […]
- 14 of #30Perspectives: Give Compliments
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 […]
- 13 of #30Perspectives: Creating or Reacting?
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 […]
- 12 of #30Perspectives: How Much? By When?
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 […]
- 11 of #30Perspectives: Goals Have Deadlines
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 […]
- 10 of #30Perspectives: What CAN You Do?
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 […]
- 9 of #30Perspectives: Be Comfortable Failing
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 […]
- 8 of #30Perspectives: When to Act
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? *** […]
- 7 of #30Perspectives: Accept feedback as a gift
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 […]
- 6 of #30Perspectives: Avoid Negativity
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 […]
- 5 of #30Perspectives: What can you shake up today?
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 […]
- 4 of #30Perspectives: Write Down What’s Important
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 […]
- 3 of #30Perspectives: Look for Good Things Today
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 […]
- 2 of #30Perspectives: Do You Need Permission to Make-believe?
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 […]
- 1 of #30Perspectives: Make Your Decisions Faster
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 […]
- Teaser for New Series #30Perspectives
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 […]
- Control Freaks and Trust
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 you […]
- Spend Time With Your Team
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 […]
- Thrive Now
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 […]
- Obsessions and Addictions
Pick your obsessions and addictions carefully and deliberately, or one will be assigned to you. Success and failure have similar traits. The unglamorous, […]
- Shame and Empathy
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 […]
- Permission to Lead
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 lead […]
- Oscillate. Don’t Vacillate.
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 Were Curious Instead of Offended?
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 me […]
- Low Expectations
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 […]
- Defense Against the Dark Arts of Lousy Leadership: Verbal Attacks
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, […]
- Measuring Success
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, […]
- Change It Up
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 […]
- Leadership Spotlight: Rachel Larraine Crawford
In this episode, Rachel Larraine Crawford. Rachel is an Interior Designer who specializes in creating environments where people thrive, physically, and […]
- Leadership Spotlight: Todd Cazin
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 […]
- Intention Planning for Busy Professionals
A quick one on the fly today. To move forward on your “intentions” always drive for actions, decisions, communications, or completions as well as these […]
- Management C.R.A.P.
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 […]
- Two Steps to Add Meaning to Your Work
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 […]
- Code of Conduct and Seven Simple Truths
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 grand […]
- Use S.P.I.C.E.
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 […]
- Turn Wishes into a Great Goal
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. How […]
- Change a Piece of the World
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 in some […]
- Leadership and The Three Legged Stool
It doesn’t matter what you’re leading; there are three areas you want to strike a balance. Customer Satisfaction, Employee Satisfaction, and […]
- 7 Steps to Build a Great Personal Plan
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 worklife, […]
- Leadership Spotlight: Philip Tanzilo
In this episode, Phillip Tanzilo, owner of Transformational Learning and Leadership Strategies. He is a Performance Consultant, Coach, and Speaker with […]
- Know Your Purpose and Values
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, […]
- Never Lower Your Goal
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 […]
- Finding Passion Versus Bringing Passion
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 you have […]
- 10 Questions to Help Busy Professionals Act on Purpose
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 purpose […]
- Leadership Spotlight: Ruth McCallan
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 Spotlight: Kristina Au
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 Spotlight: Chris Hoffmann
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 Spotlight: Courtney Stuessel
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 Spotlight: Chad Chartier
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 Spotlight: Frank Marshall
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 Spotlight: Abby Weiss
Leadership Advisor, Karl Bimshas speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of their leadership journey on the […]
- Build a User’s Guide for Yourself
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 Spotlight: Linda Carter
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?
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 the Reflections […]
- Leadership Spotlight: Tony Bianca
Leadership Advisor, Karl Bimshas speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of their leadership journey on the […]
- Burnt Out? Shape Up!
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
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 Spotlight: Sheila Netti
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
Take Action: An overabundance of thinking tends to mean a scarcity of action. Take Action => Get a result => Review the result => Adjust something. […]
- Feel Better Fast
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. […]
- Dismantle Dismay
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 big […]
- Leadership Spotlight: Barbara Eldridge
“Leadership Spotlight,” the show where Karl Bimshas speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of their […]
- Leadership Spotlight: Karl Bradley
During “Leadership Spotlight,” Karl Bimshas speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of their leadership […]
- Leadership Spotlight: Donnie Staples
Leadership Advisor Karl Bimshas, speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of their leadership journey. In […]
- Do All Your Customers Love You? Nope.
Proper customer service involves an ecosystem built on your reliability, responsiveness, and your commitment to the relationship. Like any relationship you […]
- Leadership Spotlight: Jeff Gelder
In “Leadership Spotlight,” Karl Bimshas speaks with busy professionals in various stages of their career, and along different paths of their leadership […]
- Leadership Spotlight: Shannon Johnson
In “Leadership Spotlight,” Karl Bimshas speaks with a diverse array of busy professionals in various stages of their career and along different paths of […]
- Are you Facing a Problem, or a Challenge?
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 […]
- Leadership Spotlight: Michael Mance
In “Leadership Spotlight,” Karl Bimshas speaks with a diverse array of busy professionals in various stages of their career and along different paths of […]
- Pick Me Up: For the Dreamers Who Aren't Sleeping
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 […]
- Leadership Spotlight: Teri Wilder
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 […]
- Complain Complain Complain
What could you accomplish if instead of complaining you either took action or kept your mouth shut? *** Read the blog here => bimshasconsulting.com/blog […]
- What's Your Temperature?
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 […]
- Personal Values
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 […]
- Foggy Forest
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 […]
- Do You Run a Learning Organization?
No matter the size of your organization, if you want to become more efficient, increase productivity, increase profit, and grow client satisfaction, there is […]
- Leading Rebels
Good leaders know how to lead cats. They don’t tell you to “sit down,” “stay in your lane,” or “wait your turn.” They listen to the beat *you* […]
- How to Apologize
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, “Saying […]
- Diversity
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 leadership […]
- Three Words
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 […]
- Top 5 Episodes from 2018
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 […]
- Dyslexia, Dysthymia, and Determination
"There are things contained within that are not perfect." Navigate your challenges in your own way. *** Ready to manage better and lead well? Visit […]
- How to Desuckify Your Goals
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 […]
- Ignore the Phonies
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 […]
- Miserable People
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 […]
- The Chicken and The Pig
Want to achieve your great goal? Show more than involvement, be committed to your commitments. Learn more about Karl Bimshas Consulting => […]
- What Makes a Lousy Leader?
31 Attributes to rate your leaders. You can download the Assessment of Select Leadership Attributes here => http://bit.ly/leader_attributes If you like […]
- Vision Passion Action
To achieve exceptional performance you need the magical combination of vision, passion, and action. For more information on candid, affordable leadership […]
- Lighthouse or Silo?
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 […]
- Your Theme
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 […]
- Bring a S.I.D.E. of Leadership
Service | Integrity | Dignity | Empathy If you like "Reflections on Leadership," please share it with others. Send […]
- Your Uniqueness
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, […]
- Luck and Good Fortune
Instead of looking for it - secretly provide it to others. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- Voting
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 […]
- Less Until and More Unless
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 […]
- Are You Amazing?
There's really only one person who matters who has to think you're amazing, and that's you. www.karlbimshasconsulting.com --- Send in a voice message: […]
- Expectations, Keep 'em High
You can lower your expectations and never feel disappointment, or you can raise your expectations and manage your disappointments… like an adult. […]
- Be More Discerning
When you are discerning, you create a set of standards for yourself. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- Send in a voice message: […]
- Many Ways
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 --- Send in a […]
- Believe in People Who Believe in You
These people are not wearing rose-colored glasses or putting you on a pedestal. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- Send in a voice message: […]
- Do Your Thing
Do your thing. Keep doing it, every day and exceptionally well. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- Send in a voice message: […]
- Money in Outrage
There's money in outrage, but results come from taking action, not fuming at what is. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- Send in a voice message: […]
- Workplace Dysfunction
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 […]
- Fail Well
A reminder, if you are not afraid to fail, you are already a stronger leader than most. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- Send in a voice message: […]
- 7 Simple Truths
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
Leadership isn't a game, it's a lifestyle. You practice leadership - you don't perfect it. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- Send in a voice message: […]
- It's All A Gift
List three things you are grateful for and remind yourself throughout the day. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- Send in a voice message: […]
- About Perfection
Leaders aren't perfect - but the good ones try. www.karlbimshasconsulting.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- The Wave
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. […]
- Help or Not?
Every person must learn the balance between the instinct to help versus, "It's none of your damn business." www.karlbimshasconsulting.com --- Send in a […]
- Success Doesn't Happen All at Once
Neither does failure. It is hundreds of little decisions, conversations, actions, and thoughts that make or break you. www.karlbimshasconsulting.com --- […]
- The World Is Not Against You
Keep your goals, ambition, desire, and work-ethic, but shift the reasoning. Help others instead of just yourself. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- Send in […]
- Watch Me Succeed
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 […]
- Small Steps
Immediate results are rare and seldom last. Thrive with discipline. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- Send in a voice message: […]
- Check Your Alignment
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 […]
- Before You Whine
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 […]
- Serious Leadership
Take leadership seriously and yourself lightly. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- Rejecting Leadership
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 […]
- 14 Reasons
Here are 14 common reasons people call on Karl Bimshas Consulting for Leadership Development. How many apply for you? Reach out to us at […]
- Don't Be Afraid to Lead
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. […]
- Two Lousy Leaders
When a good leader turns a blind eye to a bad leader, you have two lousy leaders. www.KarlBimshasConsulting.com --- Send in a voice message: […]
- Be Outspoken
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 […]
- Falling Prey to Lousy Leadership
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 […]
- Empathy and Curiosity
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 […]
- Must Be Present to Win
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 […]
- Be a Better Gatekeeper
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. --- […]
- Don't Just Sit There. Think About It!
When was the last time you sat down and thought? Real, honest-to-goodness calorie burning thinking? --- Send in a voice message: […]
- Passion on a Pedestal
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. --- […]
- New Day
When you are on purpose, the dawn of each day is filled with potential and excitement. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- Your 90 Day Review
Here are 9 ways to reflect on and measure the progress you are making in your life over the last 90 days. --- Send in a voice message: […]
- The 4 Cs of Leadership Development
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 […]
- What's Your Plan
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. --- Send in a voice message: […]
- BS Leaders Need Not Apply
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; […]
- 13 Months
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 […]
- Under Appreciating
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 […]
- Visceral Leadership
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 […]
- Why? Because you want to!
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 […]
- Up Your Average
Regularly add and delete people from your personal board of advisors, otherwise you'll stop growing. --- Send in a voice message: […]
- Exploiting Leadership
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. […]
- Every Day is Beautiful
Never deny your emotions. Never deny your dreams. Every day is beautiful, no matter how bleak it seems. --- Send in a voice message: […]
- Find a Way to Laugh
Take yourself lightly and remember, lessons with laughter last longer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- The Myth of Ease
Excellent practitioners of any craft make it look easy to the casual observer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- Pricey Mission
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:
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 […]
- "Let Me Fail."
You must always allow people to develop and expand their capacity, pursue their interests, and support their dreams. --- Send in a voice message: […]
- What Kind of Leader Do You Want to Be?
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. […]
- Your Values Drive Your Behavior
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. --- Send in […]
- Start with Love
When you're leading, start with love and a generous spirit. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- How You Become Successful Matters
Success requires achieving the desired result AND helping others along the way. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- If You Cannot Listen, You Cannot Lead
You would be amazed at what you can learn when you close your mouth and listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- Raise Your Expectations
Don't lower your expectations to avoid disappointment -- it's demeaning. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- Enjoy Leading or Don't Lead
Not every day is sunshine and unicorns. Lead anyway. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- Simple Rule
Ask yourself what a lousy leader would do, then make damn sure you don't do that. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- You've Got This
Effective leaders persevere through crisis and stay fixated on their goal, not the path. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- Something Missing?
Things should be going better ... but something is missing. Check your leadership. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- Sometimes You Are Wrong
You are not infallible. You make mistakes. It is uncomfortable. You will recover. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- Be The Better Option
You defeat lousy leadership with better leadership. Smug rhetoric and incoherent arguments do not contain better ideas. --- Send in a voice message: […]
- You Always Make a Difference
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. --- Send […]
- Be Ready to Lead
Leaders lead. No matter the circumstance. Given the opportunity, they take it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- Lugubrious Leadership is Pitiful
Leadership should be fun. Don't be dour and sour-faced. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- You Have a Voice. Use It.
Your wants and needs are not less valuable than someone else's. Leaders don't get walked over. You have a voice. Use it. You have a preference. Choose it. […]
- Monday Excitement
If you aren't excited each Monday, you're working on the wrong stuff. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- Lead People Who Disagree With You
Leading a group of yes-men isn't particularly impressive. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- How You Doin'?
When was the last time you asked someone how they were doing? When you start a conversation, ask about them - not you. --- Send in a voice message: […]
- What a Great Goal Does
Stay focused on your purpose, strengthen your skills, grow your confidence, and build your integrity. --- Send in a voice message: […]
- Fix It!
Good leaders know when they've screwed up. And the work hard to do something lousy leaders don't. They fix it. --- Send in a voice message: […]
- Head and Heart in Leadership
If you can't choose between the head and the heart, pick the heart and trust the head to find a way to figure it out. --- Send in a voice message: […]
- Are You Bad for Business?
This message is for bosses who don't treat people well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- You Don't Need Permission to Lead
You Don't Need Permission to Lead. You need purpose. Don't wait ... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- Start to Give a Damn
The simplest way to become a better leader. Start to give a damn. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- 5 Traits of Lousy Executives
Here are five reasons some lousy leaders don't put other poor performers on corrective action. Arrogance. Fearfulness. Cluelessness. Negligence. Abdication. […]
- Keep Your Standards High
There's a lot of things leaders have to do. The effective ones do them, even though they are not easy. --- Send in a voice message: […]
- Knowing Your Values
Values help with decision-making. When you pay attention to your body, you'll learn when your supporting your goals, and when your sabotaging them. Good […]
- You Can Thank Your Lousy Boss
You've worked for a lousy boss at some point in your career. What have you learned from them? --- Send in a voice message: […]
- Try The Daily Focus
10 Actions, 10 Ideas, 10 Compliments, 10 Gratitudes. Every day. Give it a shot for one week. --- Send in a voice message: […]
- Stop Pretending ...
Stop Pretending You Want High Performance. Too often there's a convergence of lousy leadership and the acceptance of mediocrity. We've got to break out of the […]
- Lousy Leadership is Expensive
The biggest problem with lousy leaders is that they diminish everything they touch, including other leaders. If you agree lousy Leadership is expensive, go on […]
- You Goofed. Now What?
Apologizing isn't weak, unless it's a weak apology. It this episode, learn the six elements sincere apologies share. Listen for them in others and use them […]
- #MeToo Under Your Watch?
How many #MeToo Experiences Happened Under Your Watch? If nothing else, the awareness campaign should have opened your eyes to offensive behavior. --- Send […]
- Leaders Ask
Leaders don't lack uncertainty. That doesn't immobilize them; it emboldens them. Learn eight tools at their disposal. Adopt their thinking and you can use them […]
- Be Less of a Jerk
That may be the most simplistic leadership advice you'll ever receive. So why then, is it so hard to achieve? Karl Bimshas walks you through how being a leader […]
- Don't F.U.D.G.E It
Fear | Uncertainty | Doubt | Grief | Excuses all strong human tendencies that lousy leaders exploit. There's a better way. Don't exploit people and tear them […]
- Bring Your Artist to Work
You probably (hopefully) bring your head and hand to work, but what about your heart? It's the missing link. Bring your artist to work and challenge the […]
- Planning for a Great Team
In this episode we discuss team and how to plan for a great one ahead of time by outlining a roadmap or charter. --- Send in a voice message: […]
- The Leadership Scorecard
Lousy leadership and effective leadership can be highly subjective. Karl Bimshas Consulting's Leadership Scorecard brings some objectivity to the mix. --- […]
- Snakebite and Venom
In this edition of Reflections on Leadership, Karl Bimshas shares, "Snakebite and Venom" a short story. You are likely one of the characters, but is it the one […]
- You're a Role Model
You may not know it, like it, or asked for it, but it doesn't matter. You are someone's role model. Can you handle it? --- Send in a voice message: […]
- Build Your Gratitude Muscles
Effective leaders understand and demonstrate gratitude. If you've become flabby in that department, it's time to go on an appreciation rampage. #gratitude […]
- Add SPICE to Your Decisions
Not everyone can make decisions easily or that make sense. Use the SPICE method to increase your odds. Download other leadership tools from Karl Bimshas […]
- You Might Be A Lousy Leader
Habits can help make you happy but bad habits could make you a lousy leader. Check out our Flipboard magazine, "Reflections on Leadership" […]
- The Three Legged Stool
As leader of any kind of organization there are three areas you need to keep your attention on. Customer Satisfaction, Employee Satisfaction, and Profitable […]
- Plan Do Socialize Recharge
Have a lingering problem? You have four options; Plan, Do, Socialize, or Recharge. Two of them you've never considered before. Give one a try. --- Send in […]
- 18 Lame Excuses
18 Lame Excuses we tell ourselves to keep us from trying something new with non-nonsense remedies to get you to take action instead. --- Send in a voice […]
- Goal size doesn't matter.
Goal Size Doesn't Matter. If you're not going to work on it, the size of your goal is irrelevant. If you want to achieve it, you've got to put in the effort. […]
- Have A POV and act on purpose
Have a Point of View and Act on Purpose. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- 6 Words of Advice for Writers
In this Reflections on Leadership, Karl Bimshas shares his six words of Advice for Writers (and leaders) --- Send in a voice message: […]
- Help Others Who Are Lost
A quick reminder: As a leader, make it a point to help others who are lost. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- Get Your Ships Together!
Get Your Ships Together! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karlbimshas/message
- Karl Bimshas Consulting’s Reflections on Leadership
My name is Karl Bimshas, and my vision is to help create environments where great leaders outnumber lousy leaders, and better leadership is the norm, not the […]