“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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Earn Trust with a Virtual Workforce “Trust. Clarity. Vision. Focus on these to make your virtual team more effective.” ~George Bradt by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. Earn Trust How do leaders of a remote workforce earn trust and develop team engagement without being physically present? This is a question that so many have […]
As an Integrator Leader, it is important to take time to read, think, plan. As we take time to “think”, this should include reflection. Integrator Leaders “think out loud with their teams” and are open to thoughtful discussions with them. Today, these types of discussions are more important than ever as we work in a mix of on-site, hybrid, and […]
“Culture drives behavior and behavior drives habits. It’s not the numbers that drive the people but the people that drive the numbers.” Jon Gordon by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. Leaders Drive Culture; But Everyone Must Own It Effective leaders influence to achieve desired outcomes and it must begin with culture. Leaders develop and drive the […]
Cumulative Value in Small Amounts of Reading Time “Time can either be an enemy or an ally, magnifying the margin between success and failure – how we choose to spend or not spend our time has consequences.” James Clear, Author of “Atomic Habits” by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. Putting off your professional reading until “you have […]
Influence “Leadership is influence, nothing more nothing less.” – John Maxwell by: Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. Integrator Leaders understand that they must lead through influence. They do so by creating a clear compass heading for their team, while helping them develop the map to get from here to there. As the leader, your […]
by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. “Leaders who don’t listen to others will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing to say.” Craig Groeschel Be Quiet and Listen Even more than what you say, your ability to listen reflects on your skill as a leader. The best leaders listen to inspire trust in others and to […]
CBI CEO Inspired by Yongseung (Stanley) Han, Ph.D. Yongseung (Stanley) Han, Ph.D . – Photo courtesy of University of North Georgia As this year’s “Student Empowerment Speaker”, Jim Solomon, CEO, Chambers Bay Institute, shared his perspective for “Leading Today and Tomorrow”. Much more than an invitation to be a presenter, Jim was humbled to […]
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