The Leadership Insights Blog by Liz Weber, CMC, CSP

Effective Leadership Strategies to Boost Your Business

What Would We Do If…

I recently had the opportunity to co-facilitate a client’s exercise on stress testing their business continuity plan. It was also an opportunity for me to reiterate the importance of strong Stage 1 and Stage 2 leadership skills with these leaders.
Stop Boring Strategic Plan Updates

Stop Boring Strategic Plan Updates

An association executive director asked during a recent coaching conversation, “Am I doing something wrong, or why are the strategic plan review meetings I hold with my senior staff so boring?

Create a Better Work Environment – Redeploy Your Talent

I try to notice trends in what my clients are facing. Last week presented a trend I couldn’t help but notice: Three of my clients were tired, frustrated, and struggling to please customers’ shifting and very challenging demands.
Buying a Business? Don’t Overlook the Soft-Skills

Buying a Business? Don’t Overlook the Soft-Skills

Because of the ‘shake-out’ that’s occurred with our economy over the past year, there are more companies than ever looking to sell, and therefore, more opportunities to buy.
Are Your Customers Outgrowing You?

Are Your Customers Outgrowing You?

Hmmm. Another customer just selected a competitor for their next project. That’s the third time that’s happened this quarter. Like the others, you thought you’d worked well with the customer.
Prepare Your Team for the New Year

Prepare Your Team for the New Year

Is your team prepared for the New Year? Are they clear and aligned so they’re better able to work together instead of frustrating one another?
How Can I Keep Our Strategic Planning Process Simple?

How Can I Keep Our Strategic Planning Process Simple?

The most common question a strategic planning client asks is: “How can we keep this simple?” The question is being asked typically for one of two reasons: 1) They’ve experienced at least one long and painful planning process, or 2) They’ve never actually created an effective plan.
Are You Where You Wanted to Be?

Are You Where You Wanted to Be?

Are you where you wanted to be at this point in the year with your business? Are your sales where you wanted them to be? Are your teams performing the way you wanted them to perform? Are your customers engaging the way you wanted them to engage?

Know What You’re Talking About

On my return flight from a recent speaking engagement, I started talking with the gentleman sitting next to me as both he and I worked on our laptops. Roger was a senior level manager for a 250 person, defense contractor and was traveling to meet with his company's leadership team for an off-site management and strategy meeting.

Are You Working Your Sales Process?

Having and following a consistent sales process allows you to easily move through the process as you transition leads to prospects to satisfied customers. Here's a basic 10 Step Sales Process I've shared with my clients.