by Kendra Kinnison | Sep 15, 2015 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Peak Performance
It began with a question. A small boy begging in the streets of India. “What do you want most in the world?” “A pencil,” he replied. I reached into my backpack, handed him my pencil, and watched as a wave of possibility washed over him. A smile erupted and his eyes...
by Kendra Kinnison | Sep 1, 2015 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership
“Generally, people who think one-on-one meetings are a bad idea have been victims of poorly designed one-on-one meetings. The key to a good one-on-one meeting is the understanding that it is the employee’s meeting rather than the manager’s meeting. This is the...
by Kendra Kinnison | Aug 18, 2015 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Peak Performance
There’s no shortage of jokes or complaints about how horrible meetings can be. They’re boring. They’re pointless. They’re a waste of time. Leaders know better. Leaders know that meetings are essential for excellence. Leaders know that meetings...
by Kendra Kinnison | Jun 23, 2015 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Peak Performance
How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. – Annie Dillard As a leader, one of the most important benefits we can give our teams is to be organized and intentional. It’s also one of the best feelings we can give ourselves. After...
by Kendra Kinnison | Jun 7, 2015 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Peak Performance
“Leadership” is a verb. It is a mindset, a choice to accept responsibility, empower others, and make a difference. It is available to any of us, regardless of our age, education level, title, or any other characteristic. Once we choose leadership, we must...
by Kendra Kinnison | Mar 10, 2015 | Leadership, Peak Performance
“Does everyone have a To Do list?,” asked Jim Collins at the Inc. 500 conference in September 2008. We all raised our hands. “How many people in this room have a Stop Doing list?” Not so many. Asked what he was planning to stop doing next, he...
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