Category: Publications

LET’S TALK… IT’S ALL ABOUT WE, NOT ME

LET’S TALK… IT’S ALL ABOUT WE, NOT ME “Honored to have been invited to the “1873 Speaker Series” to talk leadership”, Jim Solomon, CEO & Founding Partner Chambers Bay Institute. Click here to view video An accomplished leader, Jim’s focus today is to share with others as a leadership coach, advisor, and author. Following his […]

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Small Habits, Impactful Outcomes – Your Systems Matter  

Small Habits, Impactful Outcomes Your Systems Matter  by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D.   “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of  your systems.” – James Clear, Atomic Habits  Small Habits  According to James Clear, one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation and a […]

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Thrive Today, Thrive Tomorrow

“Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts.” – John Wooden by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. What was true last year, may have a completely new meaning today. Your strategy, your goals, your customers, and even your workforce, once known and understood, now are likely different. Today’s leaders must possess the unique […]

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Lead with Patience- Achieve Optimal Outcomes

“Patience is virtue, and I’m learning. It’s a tough lesson.” -Elon Musk by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. How do you handle it when stuck in traffic? Does your mind wonder to other things you feel you should be doing when you are supposed to be listening to a subordinate? Do you struggle allowing your team to […]

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As a Leader- Your Job is to Coach and Mentor

  Integrator Leaders believe they exist to help their team succeed. They serve as mentors and coaches, helping their people to learn, grow, and achieve their personal best. By sharing your time to listen, ask questions, and challenge thoughts or ideas, you demonstrate that you care. Make introductions and help with networking. Share about books, podcasts, […]

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Influence- Up, Down, Cross-functional

Influence: Up, Down, Cross-Functional Leader Influence in a Post Pandemic World “The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority.” –Kenneth H. Blanchard by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. Integrator Leaders Lead Through Influence Integrator Leaders create a clear compass heading for their team while helping them develop the map to get from here to there. They […]

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It Takes a Leader – Leading Through Breast Cancer

It Takes a Leader – #FinishStrong Leading Through Breast Cancer “All managers know that they need to help their employees through challenging times. But almost no manager is prepared for when one of their direct reports announces that he or she has cancer.” –  Anne Sugar by Jim Solomon Are you prepared to lead your team […]

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Chambers Bay Institute Leadership Blogs Now on ILSS Website

The Institute for Leadership and Strategic Studies (ILSS), University of North Georgia (UNG), now features Chambers Bay Institute’s Leadership Blogs on its website. Available to students, faculty & staff, and to the public, this provides access to current and relevant resources for those with an interest in current leadership trends and experiences provided by practitioners. […]

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Difficult Conversations – A Leader’s Ethical Obligation

“If you are not willing to have hard conversations, you shouldn’t be in a position of leadership. It’s that simple.” – John Maxwell by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. Embrace A Mutual Purpose Leaders who avoid difficult conversations are failing the individual, their team, and possibly the entire organization.  To be a leader, one […]

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Resilient Leaders- Resilient Teams

Resilient Leaders – Resilient Teams “Leaders feel pressure to bolster others’ resilience, but they should not underestimate the importance of their own leadership resilience. It is important that leaders maintain good habits and make positive lifestyle choices because this will have a ripple effect across the organization. “ –  Shelley Winter by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. You’ve Seen […]

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