Peak Performance Leadership

Mediocrity is continuing to be more and more accepted while people still expect results from those above them. The acceptance of the “dad bod”, “bad bosses”, and “doing the grind” are just a few examples of the new average. But as leaders we need to be better than the average, for that our teams, organizations, and even selves depend on our peak performance. That’s why being an average leader simp...

Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute. This just a quick and dirty weekly segment where I talk about whatever leadership topic is ongoing or in my mind. If you have something you would like to hear during this segment, be sure to reach out to me via: scott@movingforwardleadership.com There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. BTW if you are interested in the free Moving Forward Leadership Ma...

Employee safety is being redefined. We write volumes of standard operating procedures about it. We measure it, regulate it, and insure against its risks. In the U.S. alone, organizations funnel billions into creating workplaces and environments in which employees are safe to bring their best talents. But physical safety, and added creature-comfort perks like stocked snack bars, open-air offices, a...

Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute. This just a quick and dirty weekly segment where I talk about whatever leadership topic is ongoing or in my mind. If you have something you would like to hear during this segment, be sure to reach out to me via: scott@movingforwardleadership.com There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. BTW if you are interested in the free Moving Forward Leadership Ma...

One of the most important questions a leader can ask themselves is: “How do I get my teams, my organization to move faster?” That is the challenge that all leaders face. This challenge grows more intense every day. Lead with Speed is the answer. This problem of speed is often disguised by other symptoms, such as “my projects cannot make an accurate prediction of when they will be done” or the stat...

Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute. This just a quick and dirty weekly segment where I talk about whatever leadership topic is ongoing or in my mind. If you have something you would like to hear during this segment, be sure to reach out to me via: scott@movingforwardleadership.com There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. BTW if you are interested in the free Moving Forward Leadership Ma...

Is your business, company, or non-profit struggling to fly? Discover a breathtakingly simple approach to leading any team to greater heights. Is your organization having trouble working as a cohesive team? Are you struggling to lead your employees with so many pieces moving at once? These are all common problems which leaders face on a daily basis. To break the mould leaders need to learn how to p...

Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute. This just a quick and dirty weekly segment where I talk about whatever leadership topic is ongoing or in my mind. If you have something you would like to hear during this segment, be sure to reach out to me via: scott@movingforwardleadership.com There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. BTW if you are interested in the free Moving Forward Leadership Ma...

To develop something new that solves a significant problem and creates real value for customers, you have to take risk proportionate to the potential return. Yet, most people are conditioned to avoid risk. Leading innovation requires a willingness to pursue a goal without knowing exactly how you’ll achieve it. To overcome the fear of failure and move forward with pursuing the unknown, leaders must...

To develop something new that solves a significant problem and creates real value for customers, you have to take risk proportionate to the potential return. Yet, most people are conditioned to avoid risk. Leading innovation requires a willingness to pursue a goal without knowing exactly how you’ll achieve it. To overcome the fear of failure and move forward with pursuing the unknown, leaders must...

We are currently in the middle of a global crisis. With the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing without an end in sight it is up to us leaders to ensure that we, our teams, and our organizations are taken care of in order to ensure everyone’s safety. To achieve this, we need to focus on the positive and not the negative around us. We need to be a positive influencer to all of those around us.  Glenn Parker...

Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute. This just a quick and dirty weekly segment where I talk about whatever leadership topic is ongoing or in my mind. If you have something you would like to hear during this segment, be sure to reach out to me via: scott@movingforwardleadership.com There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. BTW if you are interested in the free Moving Forward Leadership Ma...

Lean works, and it will impact every single fiber of your organization's operational fabric. It will be woven into your quality, productivity, service, customer satisfaction, safety, growth, and financial processes. Lean is not people dependent, it is process dependent, built upon standards and consistency. It exposes waste and promotes value, enabling you to realize capacity and capabilities you...

Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute. This just a quick and dirty weekly segment where I talk about whatever leadership topic is ongoing or in my mind. If you have something you would like to hear during this segment, be sure to reach out to me via: scott@movingforwardleadership.com There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. BTW if you are interested in the free Moving Forward Leadership Ma...

Organizations are paying the price in many ways — absenteeism, reduced production and quality levels, complaints, poor morale surveys, and recruiting costs. Leaders need to learn how to get their workforce engaged, get them to offer discretionary effort, and in the process bring extra value to the organization. If they don’t, their company isn’t reaping the benefits of their innate talents and str...

Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute. This just a quick and dirty weekly segment where I talk about whatever leadership topic is ongoing or in my mind. If you have something you would like to hear during this segment, be sure to reach out to me via: scott@movingforwardleadership.com There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. BTW if you are interested in the free Moving Forward Leadership Ma...

Most businesses identify six key digital technologies—artificial intelligence (AI), distributed ledgers and blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous machines, virtual and augmented reality, and 5G communication—as critical to their relevance and growth over the coming ten years. These new disruptive technologies present significant opportunity for businesses in every industry. The firs...

Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute. This just a quick and dirty weekly segment where I talk about whatever leadership topic is ongoing or in my mind. If you have something you would like to hear during this segment, be sure to reach out to me via: scott@movingforwardleadership.com There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward...

Napoleon Hill wrote about the power of masterminds in his famous book “Think and Grow Rich.” The idea of a few people coming together to discuss their problems and find solutions has proven to be a power force. Yet so many leaders do not seek to utilize this incredible resource which leaves so much potential untapped. Ronan’s Return On Intellect™ framework shows business owners exactly how to pack...

Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute. This just a quick and dirty weekly segment where I talk about whatever leadership topic is ongoing or in my mind. If you have something you would like to hear during this segment, be sure to reach out to me via: scott@movingforwardleadership.com There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward...

One day we will all be replaced as leaders with younger talent who is emerging from our wake. However, first we need to find this talent, retain it, and grow it so that it becomes the model which we are looking for. Sometimes it is easy, other times it tough and requires not just leadership but leadership with a twist.  At her core, Dominique believes that leadership is about creating growth oppor...

It happens to all leaders at some point… They become the boss. Sometimes leaders are prepared for their new role, other times they are not. The most important thing is that leaders understand their position, their level of experience, and take action to continuously improve themselves. Sometimes though, a little help is all that is needed to to make new leaders into great ones.  Peter Economy is a...

Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute. This just a quick and dirty weekly segment where I talk about whatever leadership topic is ongoing or in my mind. If you have something you would like to hear during this segment, be sure to reach out to me via: scott@movingforwardleadership.com There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward...

Agility is taking over the way organizations conduct operations at a rapid pace. However, in order to achieve agility you must understand the fundamentals aspects of it. Scrum is one of the components which enable organizations to achieve agility.  Fabian Schwartz is the CEO at Scrum Colombia , Professor of Agile Project Management, and author of the upcoming book on Scrum, with the working title...

Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute. This just a quick and dirty weekly segment where I talk about whatever leadership topic is ongoing or in my mind. If you have something you would like to hear during this segment, be sure to reach out to me via: scott@movingforwardleadership.com There are no show notes for these, just enjoy. Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward...