Accelus Insights:
The Leadership Narrative

This began as a Top 10 list for 2015.  As I wrote, it became apparent that the top items for me this year all involved technology.  So that you get the full benefit of my learning, I am limiting the list to just technology.  The impact has been profound.  Starting...

What if… What if you focused on fixing everything that is a deficiency for you?  What if you vowed to overcome each area in your life where you are weak?  What would the outcome be? At a recent conference, I had the opportunity to share what I do; help business...

Working as a strengths coach I help leaders and teams understand what they do best and develop a game plan for driving performance.  We start at the top, working with the Top 5 talent themes from the CliftonStrengths® assessment for each individual. Given the human tendency to focus on weaknesses,...

Engagement is the new buzzword.  Not only for employees but you will hear it used for customers as well.  What does it mean to engage? As defined by Merriam-Webster engagement is: an arrangement to meet or be present at a specified time and place a job or period of employment...

On a recent flight, I had the opportunity to visit with my indirect seatmate.  We connected quickly, while the middle seat person took a personal break.  This new acquaintance shared his excitement about the company he was launching.  With 5 people already on board, he was quickly finding himself involved...

What does it take to have an engaged workforce?  Is it a Ping-Pong table in the breakroom and unlimited vacation and sick pay?  Is it a flexible work environment allowing employees to set their own schedules? If your eyes were rolling and you were wondering just how you were going...