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Timeless Truths

Timeless Truths Over the past several months, reflection has become a key part of many of our daily lives. It could be the tumultuous time we're in, old age, or a combination of both (likely both in my case). Below are some truths I have learned over the years to help during challenging times: Start each day with a renewed commitment to be passionate about your leadership role. Leadership is a privilege, not a right. It's a responsibility, a way of life, and not a title. The first person you lead is yourself. We are responsible for our character, our competence and our courage. We can't delegate those responsibilities to anyone else, nor can we blame anyone other than ourselves [...]

By Bob Fashano|2020-06-03T11:40:28+00:00June 3rd, 2020|Coaching, Development, Leadership|0 Comments

How’s your listening?

How's your listening? Most leaders like to talk. We know communication is an essential leadership tool, but do we place the same level of emphasis and importance on active listening as we do communicating? We should. I love this quote by Edgar Watson Howe," No man would listen to you talk if he didn't know it was his turn next." Yes, it's comical, but there may be some truth to it. Unfortunately, that may describe the way too many of us approach communication -- people are too busy waiting for their turn to really focus on the conversation as opposed to gaining knowledge and insight into what the other person is sharing. Are you guilty of that? I know I have [...]

By Bob Fashano|2020-05-27T12:04:00+00:00May 27th, 2020|Coaching, Development, Leadership|0 Comments

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

It’s all about the People

Isn’t it true that people are an organization's most appreciable asset? What I’m learning is the longer I’m in the seat the more value I need to place on people -- in particular the top 20%. When it is all said and done, I believe leadership isn’t about strategy, efficiency, marketing systems or high quality products -- it’s about people! We lead people -- not manage them. Our people skills are the leader’s most critical asset. Developing, practicing, and honing people skills are a good investment of our time as a leader. There is no substitute for the leader who is good with people. If you are good with people you can lead in a variety of contexts. Bottom line [...]

By Bob Fashano|2020-04-21T01:15:30+00:00February 20th, 2020|Coaching, Connecting, Development, Empowering, Leadership|0 Comments

Attract Motivation

"Competitors will eventually copy an innovative idea for a product or service but an organization of highly motivated people is very hard to duplicate," Bill George. I don’t know about you, but I’ve learned over the years that I can’t motivate anyone. Maybe a short period of time light “a little fire," but it generally doesn’t sustain. I'm reminded of legendary New York Yankee's manager's comments when a reporter asked him what his secret was for winning so many World Series. Great answer: "Have good players." I’ve found I am a better leader, and a much better coach when I'm working with motivated people. It’s more fun, more satisfying and results follow. It all seems to start with who we [...]

By Bob Fashano|2020-04-21T01:12:36+00:00February 17th, 2020|Coaching, Connecting, Development, Empowering, Leadership|0 Comments