Leadership In Action – New Attitude for 2021

December, 2020THE PACIFIC INSTITUTEARTICLES In our core education, we simplify the concept of attitude to its foundation: Are you leaning towards something or are you pulling away? As we reflect back on 2020, and look forward to 2021, what is your attitude going to be? How will you model that behavior as you Nurture Growth … Read more

Leadership in Action – Want to be More Productive? Take a Break

december, 2020THE PACIFIC INSTITUTEARTICLES As many of us are leading knowledge workers, who we expect to be creative and strategic, we want to redefine how we Energize Action. To clear their minds and increase their creativity and problem-solving ability, we want to encourage healthy breaks. And it’s not only encouraging them to add white space … Read more

Leadership in Action – 4 Steps for Inboarding Your 2021 Strategy

DECEMBER, 2020 THE PACIFIC INSTITUTE ARTICLES Inboarding recognizes that Onboarding is not a one-and-done process. Inboarding is the ongoing practice of keeping your team engaged, productive and aligned. As you communicate your strategy for 2021, you want to continue to Connect the Dots with these one-on-one Inboarding conversations. The following four steps provide an opportunity … Read more

Developing Strategy in an Agile World

December, 2020 THE PACIFIC INSTITUTE THE WINNER’S CIRCLE Strategy tends to be a long-term focus and alignment to create steady growth. With uncertainty in so many markets these days, “long-term” is the end of this quarter. We want to take a more agile approach to strategy, in order to ensure future success. Strategy is a … Read more

Leadership in Action – 3 Questions When Goals are Not Met

December, 2020 THE PACIFIC INSTITUTE ARTICLES Last week, we covered goals that were met, or nearly met. This week, we address the situation where a team member is not achieving their goals at all. There are three questions, for your review, that provide context and a plan forward for your meeting with this team member. … Read more