Give yourself permission to step outside your comfort zone, experiment, and be spontaneous!
Read MoreWhat do you want? This is a simple question that is often thrown around, but rarely internalized or manifested into more than a grande, non-fat mocha with extra whip.
Read MoreWhere did the name Bravium come from? Find out and hear more of the Bravium story on the Lead Together podcast from the Greater Omaha Chamber.
Read MoreFight or flight make sense in our minds. But there’s a third option when you face conflict that can provide an interesting outcome.
Read MoreWe discover the best parts of ourselves when we are our most courageous. Do the things that challenge you most and tell a great story someday.
Read MoreWhat are you capable of? It’s probably more than you think. But often interference keeps us from finding the edge of our vast capabilities.
Read MoreWhen was the last time you got into a fight? Not an argument or when you took your ball and went home, but a real fight where you could be seriously injured. I'm guessing it’s been a while, if ever.
Read MoreIf you want to create value for others, then your one job is not to make your boss's life easier, but rather to simplify it for anyone you meet.
Read MoreWhy did your last brainstorming session fail? Probably a lot of factors, but there’s something fundamentally wrong with the word “brainstorm” and what people expect from it. Learn how to make your next creative idea session the most successful it can be!
Read MoreIn our leadership programs, we often ask, “what is your biggest leadership challenge?” 80% of the time it’s something about fire-fighting and not feeling strategic. Experiment with these four habits to become more strategic, more often.
Read MoreThere are many “experts” out there talking about strategy, and they all think they've cornered the market on the perfect approach. Instead of telling you how to develop your strategy, I challenge you to consider if your strategy is strategic. Use these five questions to help!
Read MoreAs 2018 comes to an end, take a look at some of our favorite posts of the year.
Read MoreStrategy is about choices. It’s choosing where you want to compete and how you want to win.
Read MoreKnowing your customer is one of the most strategic acts a person can make and it is something lacking in many organizations.
Read MorePicture the downtown Chicago scene right now — coffee shops on every corner and people walking to their destination with a cup of joe in their hand. It’s become a new normal for us. We don’t even stop to question it.
Read MoreWe’ve all witnessed our fair share of bad presentations and know when someone is winging it. Why on earth would you choose the same strategy and expect a different outcome?
Read MoreThe simple truth is that people want feedback, but they don’t want to give it. In this post, we’ll break down the three main reasons why giving feedback can be difficult.
Read MoreWhat gets what recognized gets repeated. If we take time to understand those strengths or appreciations? They will get repeated.
Read MoreCredibility is the single most important asset in leading a business or building a career. The questions included here are designed and tested to help you assess your credibility and give you some ideas on how you might grow your credibility and, as a result, increase your influence in your company.
Read MoreThe thing about straight talk is it requires a tremendous amount of bravery and grace to do it. It’s like ordering dinner at a Thai Restaurant. You know how the wait staff asks, “How spicy do you want it?”
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