Everyone knows Simon Sinek’s book Start with Why is one of the most popular books, and Ted Talks of all time. However, there is another thought-provoking book written by Dov Seidman, titled How and subtitled “How You Do Anything Means Everything.” I agree with Simon Sinek’s idea of “Start with WHY,” and I think Dov’s …
CQ is IQ + EQ in Action Beyond the well-known concepts of IQ (intelligence quotient) and EQ (emotional quotient) lies another crucial factor that plays a significant role in our overall success and well-being: CQ, or communication quotient. While IQ measures our cognitive abilities and EQ assesses our emotional intelligence, CQ encompasses our ability to …
In the dynamic business world, the ability to craft and understand four essential narratives can make all the difference. The four stories are your Origin Story, Founder Story, Customer Story, and Product Story. Those four stories serve as the building blocks of your business journey. 1. Origin Story: Know Thyself Your Origin Story is where …
The “From Story to Strategy” process is a powerful approach that can significantly enhance the vision, understanding, clarity, and agility of startup founders and their teams. Let’s explore how this process achieves these critical objectives: 1. Enhanced Vision Narrative Development: The process begins by crafting a compelling narrative or story that outlines the startup’s mission …
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Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey that will refresh, reframe, and rethink the lens through which your ideal clients perceive the brand called YOU? Welcome to the Life Journey Mapping 4-Day Sprint – an exhilarating experience designed to illuminate the path to self-discovery and growth. Why Life Journey Mapping Matters Life journey …
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Dear Executives, Coaches, and Consultants, In the fast-paced business world, pursuing net new revenue has long been the guiding star for many leaders. We’ve witnessed the resounding call of “Damn the Torpedoes, Full Speed Ahead!” echoing through the corridors of corporate strategy. Modern managers declare, “Damn the values, full speed ahead!” Yet, it’s becoming increasingly …
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In the realm of marketing, the art of storytelling is a potent tool that can captivate and engage audiences like never before. However, there’s a hidden gem that can supercharge your storytelling efforts – systems thinking. By adopting a systems thinking approach and viewing your ideal clients through its lenses, you unlock a profound perspective …
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Leaders have long insisted on measuring production as a key performance indicator in pursuing organizational success. Peter Drucker’s famous quote, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it,” has been a guiding principle for many decades. However, work dynamics are evolving as we progress into the 21st century, and a new mindset that values …
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LIFE JOURNEY MAPPING Our lives are full of experiences, both good and bad, that shape who we are today. From childhood to adulthood, we encounter significant events, challenges, and turning points that impact our personal and professional development. While we may not always take the time to reflect on our life experiences, doing so can …
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In June 2023, we will launch a new podcast with a title I love because we call the pod VALUED. Our goal for the pod is to assist listeners on their journey to becoming values-based leaders. Essentially we encourage individuals to change their perspectives and view things differently. This shift in mindset often leads to …
I strongly believe nurturing our human skills is the key to fostering personal and planetary well-being while achieving prosperity. The passage “A narrative approach to nurturing human skills that strengthen people and businesses” beautifully exemplifies this philosophy. The purpose of the work we do is to equip today’s leaders with a robust internal compass. When …
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We achieve lifetime customer value by providing high-quality products and services. Clients will return for high-quality products and services a few times. However, they will consistently return when your customer experience resonates with them. The essential ingredient required in a customer relationship is a highly tuned sense of EQ. Strong EQ is essential in any …
The wind cannot uproot a tree with a deep, established root system. One of the many benefits of a deep root system is that with deep roots, a tree is ultimately more robust and healthier than a shallow one. I’ve heard people describe where they grew up as where their roots are deep. Then I …
When we talk about servant leadership, we generally think of it as a leadership style with the most significant impact on employees. This concept has been around since ancient times, but it has gained popularity recently. Robert Greenleaf first popularized it in his book “Servant Leadership” (1977). The servant-leader model says leaders who focus on …
The Leadership Junkies podcast is now live for your listening pleasure I was honored to be asked by Leadership Junkies to join their podcast and share my perspective on leadership. Jeff Nischwitz and Craig Mathews produce this amazing podcast and have done so for in excess of 100 episodes. Kudos Guys! They built their show …
The world is constantly changing, always in a state of flux. To thrive not just survive we need to be resilient. Yet, what does it mean to be resilient? “Resilience represents the ability to rebound productively in challenging situations, and it has a strong protective effect against anxiety.” Andrew Shatte, chief science officer for meQuilibrium. …
“Mindfulness doesn’t require complicated mantras and exercises.”
Are leaders born or made? Did the greatest leaders throughout history have to constantly work to grow their leadership skills? The question are leaders born leaders or self-made is an age-old question. The answer is the world has seen both those who were born to lead and those through hard work and perhaps a little …
Each week we speak with business leaders about the human skills they employ to accomplish more. This audiogram is a snackable segment of a more extended interview with Rebekah Hogan, CEO @ MarkahVida – Living Life Intentionally. Intentional Definition: Intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily. Are you living each day with intentionality?Do you consistently …
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If you are in a business where you are constantly vying for attention, focus on being interesting.
So what is a thought leader? The work we do at TAOSO is 100% focused on showing you how you become a thought leader. A thought leader is someone who has done the work to stand tall and rise above the crowd as one with superior knowledge in the market space they work within. Thought …
Vision without action is merely a dream.
Action without vision just passes time.
With vision and action, you can change the world!
The Greeks challenged everyone that entered the temple at Delphi to Know Thyself.