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Knowing where to tap

Knowing where to tap

by David Porter | Nov 2, 2017 | Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Learning, Performance excellence

Once upon a time, a ship’s captain found himself stuck in port due to a broken boiler. He asked around the shipyard for someone who could fix the problem. He was given a name and summoned the repairman who showed up in the form of a 10-year old boy with a hammer. The...

Demonstrating straight talk leadership

by David Porter | Oct 30, 2017 | Leadership, Leadership Development, Performance excellence, Work Culture

One of my most valued and valuable principles is the belief that straight-talk leadership paves the way to excellence. This video explains in more detail: Straight Talk Leadership

Skip Intro: Efficiency is not Effectiveness

by David Porter | Oct 30, 2017 | Communication, Decision-making, Leadership, Performance excellence

I noticed the Skip Intro button for the first time this week while watching Netflix’s Stranger Things 2. After the first scene of the show, the opening credits roll, and the button appears. I pressed it and continued the episode. I thought about how often leaders...
A battle plan against exhaustion

A battle plan against exhaustion

by David Porter | Oct 24, 2017 | Coaching, Leadership Development, Leading through adversity, Performance excellence

Some owners and leaders are waking up exhausted today. They spend a few extra minutes in the shower, stare into the mirror with tired eyes, and drink an extra cup of coffee. Once outside, they stare at the wall with both hands on the wheel before starting the car....
What are you getting up in the morning to be?

What are you getting up in the morning to be?

by David Porter | Oct 18, 2017 | Coaching, Leadership, Leadership Development, Performance excellence

What are you getting up in the morning to be? Do you wake up to make a difference or focus on three more days until Saturday? Will you take an extra moment to thank someone for their contribution or assume that their manager already did? Will you say hello in the...
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