What does it take to be successful?

Ask around and you will find different answers to the formula of success. The truth is, success leaves clues and you can achieve the success in the area you desire by observing the common qualities and principles. They are simple and considered to be common sense but most people simply do not follow them.

The demand for leadership talent greatly exceeds supply. If economic growth continues at a modest 2% for the next 15 years, there would be a need for 1/3 more senior leaders than there are today. Who will replace your retiring executives, and how will you keep your company’s leadership pipeline full?

Your attitude determines your altitude – in business and in life. You can’t change someone else’s attitude for that person. This powerful adage is a great reminder that you can put in front of anyone who needs an attitude adjustment. I want to talk about a few of the many ways each of us can develop a winning attitude every day. It’s what leaders do. Marcus Aurelius, the great philosopher who ruled the Roman Empire – also a character in Braveheart, said it simply: “Our life is what our thoughts make it.”

Does your company need a jumpstart? Is your revenue low, is morale declining, and are your leadership tactics no longer making an impact? This may be the perfect time to look into executive coaching. The question is, how do you choose an Executive Coach?

If you haven’t noticed it already, the customer is in charge. It is easier than ever to comparison shop and switch from one business to another all from your phone, tablet or computer. However, research has found that in the online market, customers yearn for trustworthiness more than ever. This is especially true of younger generations. Customer relationships are a company’s most valuable asset.

Organizations are complex entities. Effective leadership calls for developing a strategy (the action taken to secure a competitive advantage), structuring the organization to achieve that strategy, ensuring that internal processes are focused on customer needs, and focusing all of the people within the organization.