I recently attended a meeting and only half the people who were there were really there. What’s worse is that it was an important strategy planning meeting. Then I thought about my wife, Susan. I had recently had a discussion with her about the same thing… except that she was sharing about how much it means to her when I am “present” with her. I have come to learn that it’s important to her for me to focus on her. I have also come to understand what it means when I am not really there. The connection between the two meetings could not have been clearer to me. The problem is that we aren’t there when we are there. How many times have you had a discussion with someone who wasn’t there? I remember a politician who was running for office and, even before he shook my hand he had already...

What if there was a competitive advantage that you and many others often overlook? It’s not related to a certain degree or training, nor is it about time management or managerial skills. It’s a trait we’re familiar with, but few of us have truly mastered: integrity. Do you think that integrity and honesty are a competitive advantage in today’s marketplace? Last week, I sat with many of the leaders of Wall Street as this was discussed in a very candid format. The answer was a resounding YES! Every person on the panel agreed that integrity and honesty were an advantage. Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...Flip Flippen: Separate Great Leaders from Typical Leaders There I sat, listening to a business friend who had not received the...The Advantage of...

One of the most defining behaviors of consistent high performers that we study such as Gary Kelly, president and CEO of Southwest Airlines, is internal drive. I know that may not surprise you, but let me tell you how critical it is. On our proprietary executive assessment tool, Gary’s self-assessment and his 360-degree assessments were above the 90th percentile, which means he is well above average on his need to accomplish tasks, to go above and beyond, and to spend his time wisely. Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...The Five Laws of Personal Constraints by Guest Blogger Flip Flippen The Five Laws of Personal Constraints by Guest Blogger Flip Flippen There’s a reason...Flip Flippen: Separate Great Leaders from Typical Leaders There I sat, listening to...

There I sat, listening to a business friend who had not received the promotion that he had hoped and worked for. He was obviously disappointed and seriously considering a move to a different organization. He made it clear that the person the board had chosen was not qualified to lead. In fact, my friend was positive [...] Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...The Five Laws of Personal Constraints by Guest Blogger Flip Flippen The Five Laws of Personal Constraints by Guest Blogger Flip Flippen There’s a reason...Flippen: You Can Learn a Lot While Standing in Sewage One of the most defining behaviors of consistent high performers that we study such...The Advantage of Being Quiet I couldn’t believe he wouldn’t stop talking. I had been in his office...

I couldn’t believe he wouldn’t stop talking. I had been in his office for a full 45 minutes, and he had not stopped once to ask anyone else’s thoughts or to even get a response. Finally, the meeting came to a close and I had the fortunate or unfortunate opportunity to meet with him one [...] Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...Flip Flippen: Separate Great Leaders from Typical Leaders There I sat, listening to a business friend who had not received the...Part 3: Finding Your Unique Advantage [NOTE: YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE CHALLENGE AT DARRENHARDY.SUCCESS.COM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE LINKS...Creating Safety in Your Organization Did you know that when people feel safe, they perform better? Have you ever...

Did you know that when people feel safe, they perform better? Have you ever stopped to think that if you could help people feel safe with you, they would perform better for you? That does not mean that you lower your expectations or accept sub-par performance or that you start every meeting with Kumbaya. You see, [...] Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...Four Key Questions for Identifying Key Talent We have some real superstars in our company. As company president, I hope I...The Advantage of Being Quiet I couldn’t believe he wouldn’t stop talking. I had been in his office...

We have some real superstars in our company. As company president, I hope I know who they are! How do you find talent within your organization? We have a few questions we ask each of our success center directors each year. First, we go through each employee in their team and ask, “Would you enthusiastically rehire this [...] Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...The Five Laws of Personal Constraints by Guest Blogger Flip Flippen The Five Laws of Personal Constraints by Guest Blogger Flip Flippen There’s a reason...