The Leadership Insights Blog by Liz Weber, CMC, CSP

Effective Leadership Strategies to Boost Your Business

Is It Time to Clean House and Simplify Your Business?

Is It Time to Clean House and Simplify Your Business?

“Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers” – Gen Colin Powell My husband and I are finishing two construction projects.
When Frugal Is Costly

When Frugal Is Costly

There's no disputing the importance of controlling costs when running a business. However, many business owners actually waste their company's money because they focus on being frugal instead of using the company's money wisely.
It's Time to Sync Your Team

It’s Time to Sync Your Team

When was the last time you sat your entire team down and simply compared To Do lists? That may sound like a waste of time, but I'd encourage you to make it a priority if you can't remember the last time you did this or you've never done it.
Credibility - Now More Than Ever

Credibility – Now More Than Ever

Your organization's credibility with its customers is what will help it make it or break it in business -- especially when times are tough.
Calm The Rumblings

Calm The Rumblings

Do your job and immediately calm project team rumbles to prevent team explosions and projects going off-track.
Specifically = Every Manager's Favorite Word

Specifically = Every Manager’s Favorite Word

It is THE word every manager/leader should become incredibly comfortable using. It is really a simple word; however, most don’t use it for maximum impact. We don’t use it as we could and should, because we don’t appreciate it as a critical aid in coaching and supporting our team members in such things as problem identification, process analysis, individual performance, and accountability.
Pay Attention To The Details

Pay Attention to the Details

As a leader, our job is to clarify the future for our organizations and enable clear plans to take our organizations forward. As a manager, our job is to make the best use of the resources available to us to accomplish the current and near-term goals in front of us.
Focus on Leading Versus Doing

Focus on Leading Versus Doing

One of the many challenges leaders face is deciding what to focus on to ensure their organizations continue to be successful. As simple as that may sound, it's much easier to say than to do.
Don't Forget The People in Your Life

Don’t Forget The People in Your Life

I'm heading home after spending five great days in Phoenix attending the 2009 National Speakers Association (NSA) Fall Conference. In spite of the insights shared in the concurrent and general sessions, I am heading back to the office appreciating most the new friendships that have taken root.