As I was driving north of downtown this morning, I spotted a sign, “Free Ice Cream for all children during Stampede.” I was unable to stop but it reminded me of a brilliant marketing, revenue-generating and brand-building example.
Create a Feet to the Fire© Culture
When I wrote my first book, Feet to the Fire, people believed that creating an accountability culture meant, “To hold people’s ‘feet to the fire,’ I just need to make sure they do everything they said they’re supposed to do.” In reality, it is some of that, but it’s more about holding your own feet to the fire first.
Accountable Leaders Foster Creativity
In my book, Feet to the Fire, I discuss the different facets of leadership and how to successfully navigate a variety of challenges. We explore what it means to model personal accountability and how to hold others to account.
One facet of leadership is productivity. Harnessing productivity is key to achieving the important balance of structure and efficiency. Done right, you and your team can take much more control over your time and achieve more in fewer hours.
Work Less: Compress Your Schedule and Free Your Creativity
When we work many hours and think, “I just need to send one more email or I just need to make one more phone call,” we drift through our days in a way that is less powerful.
We Are All Artists
How do you stimulate your creativity? Some of the best mathematicians and many skilled engineers are talented musicians. Children who take music lessons typically obtain higher grades in math and science. Many people describe their … Read More