Welcome to Momentum Consulting’s fundamental of the week. When we consult and coach our clients they want results. Results that will last. If we just gave tips and techniques to simply put a Band-Aid on issues, we wouldn’t do much for an organization’s culture. There are usually layers and layers […]
“When you blame others, you give up your power to change.” Robert Anthony A basic tenet of our coaching practice at Momentum Consulting is accountability, an essential component of executive leadership training, both with individuals and teams. Those of you familiar with us have surely heard one of us say “…there’s […]
The Pursuit of Conscious Leadership. There are growing movements seen in tech, with designers, and leadership that are making consciousness a welcome “buzzword”. We are in an upswing where people are mindfully using technology, mindfulness practices, meditation, and experiences to not only expand their mind and well-being, but to also […]
Act like you are an owner in the company. Ownership accountability means holding yourself to account, holding others to account, and the willingness to be held to account. I have a secret. I’ve told myself that if I don’t declare a goal or an action out loud, then it’s not […]
Be reliable and deliver on all your commitments, no matter how small. If a commitment is in jeopardy, notify others immediately and set a new commitment. My dad was usually a quiet, stoic figure. He did love to laugh, play golf with his buddies, and bet on an occasional football […]
Communicate in the least complicated way, so that your audience understands you. This applies to all communication: Spoken, written, illustrated, etc. We are accountable for what people take from our communication. As a leader, you have the opportunity to work with your teams and communicate the intention for 2019. Whether […]
We serve each other, our customers, and ourselves when we serve the community. Demonstrate making a difference. As we wrap up the holiday season, I feel it’s perfect that our Fundamental this week is about giving to others and serving. It seems high on our priority list during the holidays, but […]
Keep your ego, your personal agenda, and your judgments out of the way of doing what’s best for the team or the customer. Don’t let being right interfere with being able to hear others and see possible new solutions you haven’t seen before. It is the commonest of mistakes […]
An excellent quote from the Dalai Lama: “When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.” Be honest with yourself; how much have you learned by talking? Listening well to others brings new facts, opinions, information and – ultimately knowledge. But easier […]
Demonstrate doing the right thing in all your actions and all your decisions, especially when no one is looking. Always tell the truth. Acknowledge and own your mistakes, clean them up and make appropriate corrections. For the past two decades, we have been helping companies to consciously build their […]