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What Makes an Impact Player? Part II

In this post, I discuss some highlights from Liz Wiseman's latest book.

What Makes an Impact Player?

Impact players are the MVPs who get the right work done the right way.

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What Makes an Impact Player? Part II

In this post, I discuss some highlights from Liz Wiseman's latest book.

What Makes an Impact Player?

Impact players are the MVPs who get the right work done the right way.

December 20, 2021

8 Tips for Making Difficult Conversations Easier

Ensure difficult conversations are a success.

December 1, 2021

Use the Stay Interview to Retain Top Talent

The stay interview is a tool managers can use to retain top talent

October 14, 2021

The 5 Ls of Life: Knowing When It’s Time to Leave

Here we’ll explore leaving and how to know when to seek new opportunities.

September 20, 2021

The Heart of Business with Hubert Joly

I share key takeaways from the former CEO of Best Buy, Hubert Joly, newest book.

August 25, 2021

Making Money isn’t Your Company’s Purpose. So, What is?

I share tips from the new book from Best Buy's former CEO, Hubert Joly.

5 CEO Lessons from Former Best Buy Chief Hubert Joly

Here I recap key lessons from Hubert Joly that I want you as a leader to know.

5 Things Every CEO Must Know on Leading Remote Teams

Remote work is here to stay. Here's how leaders can navigate these new waters.

How to Create a Culture That Elevates Your Company and Employees Pt. 3

True growth comes when you learn how to construct and sustain.

How to Create a Culture That Elevates Your Company and Employees Pt. 2

Company culture is at the heart of elevating you and your employees.

How to Create a Culture that Elevates Your Company and Employees

Learn how to improve your company culture and grow your business.

February 25, 2021

12 Leadership Lessons from Tom Brady’s Career

How Authentic Connection Creates Better People and Leaders

January 19, 2021

Great Leaders Know How to Find and Develop Valuable People

Challenge yourself in the new year.

December 14, 2020

The Importance of Pursuing Diversity and Inclusion

Dive into a journey to successful diversity awareness.

November 12, 2020

Creating a Balanced Life is Essential to Achieving Mental Health

A work-life balance plays a critical role in protecting your employees.

October 13, 2020

Mental Health in the Workplace is More Important Than Ever

Seven dos and don'ts of supporting mental health with your leadership.

September 15, 2020

Meaningful Action Comes When Leaders Listen, Learn and Reflect

We are here because of failed leadership.

Getting to the Heart of What Really Matters to CEOs – Part 2

The 5 Most Frustrating Tasks for Leaders

Getting to the Heart of What Really Matters for CEOs – Part 1

Do you let responsibility or reward drive your leadership style?

Achieve Positive Business Growth by Answering Five Key Questions

The Five Questions You Should Ask to Achieve Business Growth

Leaders Must Move from Certainty into Agility to Succeed

Take a deeper look at emotional agility and why it's essential for great leaders

How to Grow Your Company and Become an Industry Leader Amid an Economic Downturn

It's time to become the leader that you, your company and your employees need.

Navigating Economic Downturns and Company Layoffs

How to Face Unexpected Business Challenges and Support Your People

How to Cultivate Courageous Leadership in Challenging Times

Dive into helpful practices you should immediately embrace in your company.

Embracing Discomfort to Get What You Want

Prepare for The Discomfort Zone by defining the 10 dimensions of life.

February 27, 2020

Vision, Values, & Purpose: 3 Essential Tools for Navigating the Discomfort Zone Part 2

Discover and define who you really are.

February 19, 2020

Vision, Values, & Purpose: 3 Essential Tools for Navigating the Discomfort Zone Part 1

Change is uncomfortable - it's time to Navigate the Discomfort Zone.

January 21, 2020

It’s Time to Thrive in Your Discomfort Zone

You will always experience hard times - it's how you weather the storm.

December 16, 2019

Significance of Emotional and Psychological Openness in Leaders

If you want to create a change, you need to be vulnerable with your feelings.

October 24, 2019

The Importance of Embracing and Using Your Feelings

Influential leaders use feelings to successfully guide their teams & companies.

September 30, 2019

Finding Your Authentic Self

Who are you really? And are you ready to improve that person?

September 5, 2019

Strong Leaders Need Strong Core Values, Part 2

I want to share the three other personal core values that direct my life.

Strong Leaders Need Strong Core Values

I want to share some deeper insights into a few of my personal core values.

Why Personal Core Values Are Vital to the Success of Your Journey and Business

Go beyond a company mission statement and live out your beliefs.

Find Your True Self by Discovering Your Spiritual Temperament

Become a Better Leader by Discovering Your Spiritual Path.

Finding Help from Fellow Travelers

Fellow Travelers on your journey can help you read the maps to your True Self

How to Recognize the Lessons Life Sends You

Achieve self-discovery by recognizing and learning the lessons life send you.

February 27, 2019

Understanding the Power of Your Feelings

Understanding your emotions is the key to true power, control, and leadership.

February 8, 2019

Embrace the Power of Surrender

Becoming a better, more effective leader requires surrendering at times.

January 22, 2019

What are You Practicing?

The Journey from a Chattering Mind to Self-Awareness and Beyond

January 7, 2019

Live Life in Slow Motion

Living your life in the present directly impacts your business.

December 10, 2018

External vs. Internal Growth

Understand the difference between external and internal growth as a leader.

August 10, 2018

VIDEO: Identifying Your Core Customer

Rob walks through his tips for identifying and understanding your core customer.

Putting Cash in Your Bank Sooner

Learn how you can get cash in your bank sooner.

VIDEO: The 3-Year Highly Achievable Goal: Where Do I Start?

Rob walks you through creating a functional organizational chart.

Plotting Out Your Roadmap for Success

Learn how to plot out your 3 Year Highly Achievable Goal.

Create a Realistic Roadmap for Your Long-Term Business Goals

Map out success for your business by creating a 3-Year Highly Achievable Goal.

Reinforce Culture with Regular Performance Reviews

Understanding the difference between productivity and behavior.

Video: Reinforcing Company Culture Every Day

Rob discusses 4 tips for reinforcing company culture on a daily basis.

Establish Bonding Experiences to Build Your Team

What role does team bonding play in your onbaording process?

VIDEO: Reinforcing Culture During Selection + Recruitment

Rob discusses 4 tips for reinforcing company culture during recruitment.

Should I Have a Company Handbook?

A well-crafted company handbook can be a powerful tool to reinforce culture.

Strengthen and Reinforce Your Company Culture by Embracing Storytelling

As business owners, we shouldn’t underestimate the power of storytelling.

Is Your Leadership Team Healthy?

Is your team aligned? There are 4 key indicators you can check.

10 Reasons Why Your Team Needs an Offsite Strategy Session

Here are a few reasons why you should add an offsite to your annual plan.

February 19, 2018

How to Screen Potential Hires Who Fit Your Company Culture

Company morale can make or break your bottom line.

February 13, 2018

Video: 4 Criteria for Hiring an A Player

How can you make sure that you are hiring the right people?

February 2, 2018

Would you enthusiastically rehire everyone in your company?

Do you have right processes in place to hire the right talent for your company?

January 25, 2018

The Power of Gross Margin

Is Your Business Focused More on Revenue or Gross Margin?

January 17, 2018

VIDEO: Setting Effective Goals for Improving Profitability

Curious about how you can set appropriate profit targets for your business?

January 8, 2018

7 Key Financial Levers

How Can I Increase the Cash Flow and Returns for My Business?

December 19, 2017

5 Steps You Can Take Right Now to Improve Your Company

Here are five things you can do now to improve your company

December 5, 2017

2017 Reflection and Upcoming Events

I was honored to be awarded the “For the Good of the Order” Core Value Award

November 29, 2017

VIDEO: Secure a Strong Start to 2018

With the new year quickly approaching, it's time to switch from strategic thi...

November 17, 2017

6 Steps to Creating More Ownership of Your Annual Plan

Is your executive team able to spend less time in day-to-day...?

November 13, 2017

Are You Struggling with Your Success?

I heard Kevin Lawrence speak recently about his new book, Your Oxygen Mask...

October 24, 2017

The Power of Caring for Your People

‍People want to know who they are and that they do matter!

October 17, 2017

VIDEO: The Six Areas of Annual Planning Exploration

In my short video below, I walk through six areas of exploration to discuss...

October 2, 2017

The Secret to Successful Annual Planning

High-performance senior leadership teams have discovered the secret to...

September 27, 2017

How does your company define Mission, Vision, and Values?

Many companies use the words Mission, Vision and Values as part of their...

September 19, 2017

VIDEO: Does your core purpose inspire customers and employees?

Five attributes of having a successful core purpose

September 11, 2017

The Power of Having a Strong Core

“Core ideology is the glue that holds a company together as it changes.”

August 29, 2017

Does anyone know the score?

The theme for this month is a critical ability of a leader – prediction.

August 18, 2017

VIDEO: What can you do today to fuel future growth?

The four questions you should be asking...

August 11, 2017

Are you Listening to your Employees?

Are you collecting employee feedback and input on an ongoing basis?

Join me for my Scaling Up Workshop

Is your business growing as fast as you hoped?

If you require a tune-up, what part of the cycle did you miss?

Previously, I discussed the importance of implementing a “halfway tune-up” at...

VIDEO: Does your company need a mid-year tune-up?

Have you met the numbers and accomplished the goals you set back in January?

It's Time for a Tune-Up

“Goals without routines are wishes; routines without goals are aimless.”

Rob Lynch Featured on InsideATX Podcast

Rob was recently a guest on InsideATX podcast, the "premier source for the...

The Key to Effective Employee Recognition

William James, who many regard as the Father of American Psychology, once said,

VIDEO: Do more with less people

When Jack Welch was the Chairman and CEO of General Electric...

DE-HASSLE OR DEMOTIVATE

Are you a demotivating manager?

LINE OF SIGHT: THREE WORDS TO IMPROVE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

Want to improve employee engagement?

VIDEO: How do I create a culture of learning?

Five steps on how you can implement this strategy in your company.

CREATE A CULTURE OF CONTINUOUS LEARNING

"Start with smart executives, and then keep them smart"

Leading Through Action: Healthy Habits

There is a saying, "People leave managers, not companies".

VIDEO: How do I manage my team's performance?

Curious how Theo Epstein helped the Chicago Cubs win the World Series in 2016?

The Art of Letting Go – When Parting Ways is the Best Option

The #1 job of any manager is to ensure the Right people are in the Right seats

VIDEO: How can you discover your cash flow story?

What does your cash flow story tell you?

Are you Leading or Lagging?

In my last blog and Ask Rob video, I focused on cash flow and the important stor

VIDEO: Am I on track to achieve my Q1 goals?

Are you ready to accomplish your quarterly goals?

VIDEO: How effective is your communication rhythm?

Improve the quality and quantity of communication inside your company

Do you know the nature of your cash flow? Is it telling a story of abundance? Peril? Sufficiency?

How can we discover what our Cash Flow Story might be?

February 27, 2017

Fulfilling Unmet Customer Needs

Are you fulfilling your unmet customer needs?

February 13, 2017

Strategizing Your Chess Moves

"If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else."

January 26, 2017

Identifying Metrics to Measure Action

Have we identified the right key metrics to drive superior results?

January 6, 2017

Identifying Critical Priorities

Have you identified your critical priorities for 2017?

December 21, 2016

The Power of Great Coaches

Have you ever heard the Lombardi quote, "Leaders are made, they are not born?"