Do your organizational leaders have clearly defined written goals? Research shows that those people who actually sit down and write out their goals not only end up achieving them, but have higher incomes and ratings for overall success and life satisfaction.

Setting goals is the easy part. Making them a reality requires having the mindsets and attitudes, beliefs and alignment to passionately move each day in the direction of your intended results.

Coaching is one of the most requested professional development methods of corporate leaders. In a 2001 study by the Corporate Leadership Council coaching was the 5th most requested method for development. In a more recent study by Ninth House, 95% of all the Fortune 500 firms that participated in the study utilize external executive coaches as a part of their …

Having a series of open-ended questions in mind helps keep the ownership of the problem and its solution on the employee.

By Charles E. Smith Ph.D. This article first appeared in Xonitek – Operational Excellence by Design. Posted with permission. John Lennon said, “Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans.” I’ve spent a good part of my life making lists, setting goals, making plans and calling people up.  Mostly, it’s been a waste of time.  Some years ago, …