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Are you teachable?

As leaders we have the potential to face the danger of status quo. We are focused on supporting and developing our team, growing our business, and in today's current environment, we're learning new ways to manage, lead, and drive results remotely. At the end of the day, it's easy to neglect our own personal growth and development. Throughout my career, I have learned that we must remain teachable -- we must be on a journey of lifetime growth. A mentor of mine asked me this simple question, "When was the last time you did something for the first time?" Pause, and re-read that again. When was the last time YOU did something for the first time? Powerful question, right? When [...]

By Bob Fashano|2020-05-20T12:50:34+00:00May 20th, 2020|Coaching, Development, Empowering, Leadership|0 Comments

Dear Covid-19

Dear Covid-19, You arrived like a thief in the night. You are walking around like a roaring lion seeking his prey. It is true, you have had some victories. Our hearts and prayers are with loved ones who are suffering, or have experienced loss. But here is what you must know: YOU JUST WOKE UP THE SLEEPING GIANT. You see C-19, you have temporarily disrupted our everyday lives, but we have something that will last forever. You may not want to hear about it, but I'll give it to you anyway. You better be listening. You, ready? Here it comes: you can't take away our love for each other and our country, or our resilience and our perseverance. What you did provide us [...]

By Bob Fashano|2020-05-13T19:09:28+00:00May 13th, 2020|Empowering|0 Comments

Inspire your team to persevere

Inspire your team to persevere. I have been reflecting on the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton. He led the entire crew of his ship, Endurance, to safety after being marooned on an ice floe for 15 months. Forced to abandon his original plan to cross the Antarctic, Shackleton's story holds strong lessons for leaders facing uncontrollable change. Here are a few of his actions that you can put in place today that helped his people -- and will help yours -- keep the faith during periods of upheaval. Redefine achievable goals: people need clear goals to keep their spirits and productivity up. Shackleton told his crew they would live on the ice pack until it broke up and then use the ship's [...]

By Bob Fashano|2020-05-05T18:38:07+00:00May 6th, 2020|Coaching, Empowering, Leadership|0 Comments

Balance optimism and realism during turmoil and change.

As leaders it is important we demonstrate confidence during change and upheaval. However, I have learned most people can tell when I am being overly optimistic. Here is how I have learned to strike a balance between the positive and the pragmatic: Show your enthusiasm: rather than tell people to look on the bright side, strive to model optimism. Check your body language and other nonverbal cues to make sure they're not telling a different story. Don't blow smoke: avoid putting a false spin on decisions or events that may be difficult to handle. Recognize obstacles: don't overdo optimism to the point of ignoring barriers, limitations, and mistakes. Maintain open lines of communication: make it understood that you want people, especially your key people, [...]

By Bob Fashano|2020-04-30T18:37:16+00:00April 30th, 2020|Coaching|0 Comments

Through Adverisity comes Opportunity

Albert Einstein wrote “In the middle of every difficulty lies an opportunity." Over the years, I have learned this to be true. However, when you are in the middle of all the “alligators” it is difficult to accept this as truth. As I write this, the coronovirus has made its way to the United States. The administration is announcing measures the state and federal governments are going to take to combat the virus. While these are unprecendented, and uncharted times, I truly believe there is an opportunity for our team to embrace. During a season when things aren’t going so well, the leader has to step up. Leaders must radiate positive energy throughout the organization when things are going well, [...]

By Bob Fashano|2020-04-21T14:04:14+00:00March 15th, 2020|Leadership|0 Comments

Yearly Archives: 2020

Are you teachable?

Dear Covid-19

Inspire your team to persevere

Balance optimism and realism during turmoil and change.

Through Adverisity comes Opportunity