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Our Problem: We're Educated
TOM FLICK | May 23, 2012
When organizations and individuals attempt to move forward, it is almost entirely and intellectual exercise. We’re educated people so we say, “The ROI has been rigorous.” “The market analysis is exceptional.” “It’s the right thing to do at this market time.” We race forward in the brain and leave the […]
see moreThinking Big
TOM FLICK | May 15, 2012
The concept behind the power of a dream (or big opportunity) is creating a compelling picture of the future and the belief system that supports it – both individually and collectively. We don’t live in a society of rich vs. poor as much as we live in a society of […]
see moreCharacter is Power
TOM FLICK | May 9, 2012
Proverbs 22:1 says, “A good name is to be esteemed more than gold or silver.” How true. The fundamental truth is—good people do win! Good companies do win. Doing right is good business. No longer will the win/lose mentality championed by the corporate culture of the last decade be tolerated. […]
see moreGoal Setting: A very misunderstood tool
TOM FLICK | May 2, 2012
Goal setting is a very misunderstood and poorly used tool in business. The net result is a workforce trapped in a state of false urgency because the effort is derived from misleading notions in their mind creating misguided effort toward what we think will be effective and measurable strides toward […]
see moreYour job? Helping people win
TOM FLICK | April 17, 2012
There is a false assumption that power, authority and title make the difference in leadership. They do not. The people who make the difference are not the ones with the credentials, but the ones who understand that their job is to ultimately help people win. The truth is, you don’t […]
see moreWhat is "Real" Leadership?
TOM FLICK | April 10, 2012
For too long we have been socialized and traditionalized to believe leadership is a title, a corner office, a degree or power. It is none of these things. Real leadership has a “softer” side to it. I do not mean “weak.” I am talking about courageous, visionary and authentic. Authentic […]
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