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Why Give 100%

Posted on May 25, 2012 by John Graham

My new book is finally out… About 10 days ago the books arrived from the publisher.  They really came out nice. We have already sent out over 100 books to current clients and attendees to my recent speaking events. I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Leadership, Productivity, Speaking

Raising the Bar on Young Leaders

Posted on September 4, 2011 by John Graham

Because of the tough economy combined with companies forced to get leaner and meaner, today’s business environment is putting a lot more pressure on young developing leaders.  This creates an internal business environment where workers are stressed more than ever – working … Continue reading →

Posted in Job Stress, Leadership, USA Today | Tagged Job Stress, USA Today, Young Leaders

HR Professionals 20 Years Ago

Posted on July 31, 2011 by John Graham

I was recently talking with the Vice President of a very large engineering company.  He is over all HR and Training for North and South America. He said in the 1990’s they looked for technical people who already had 70% … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Resources, Leadership, Training

Mentor, who needs one?

Posted on June 18, 2011 by John Graham

As a younger man, I frequently felt I had great ideas and that I was not fully utilizing my abilities.  The trouble being, I was in a job that wanted me to work hard on a narrow focus – not some … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Mentor | Tagged business coach, EMBA, EMBA University of Houston, mba, mentor, TED, TED talk, u of h

We don’t need Leadership at the TOP; We need Leadership EVERYWHERE

Posted on June 7, 2011 by John Graham

When traditional classes, books and articles discuss leadership, it is normally focused at the higher levels in the organization. This is, of course, important. It is also easier to lead at the top levels because you have the authority – … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Leadership, Productivity, Speaking, Teamwork, Training | Tagged leadership, sales, supervisors, teamwork

Superior Teams Practice

Posted on June 6, 2011 by John Graham

In some of my recent training on Teamwork, a new concept occurred to me that needed to be included.  “Excellent Teams Practice”  Well there is no surprise in that.  Champion football and baseball teams practice.  Top performing basketball teams practice.  All sports … Continue reading →

Posted in Teamwork, Training | Tagged leadership, practice, teamwork, training

Pit Stop Team

Posted on May 23, 2011 by John Graham

Every company wants teamwork. But like all excellent teams – they have to practice. SWAT, Fireman, Sports teams and all the military teams practice. When do you practice? Well you obviously can’t practice each work day, but you can practice … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership, Productivity, Teamwork, Training

Employee Turnover

Posted on May 11, 2011 by John Graham

The loss of experienced employees can cost a company dearly. Many studies have been done and the news is always bad. The most important conclusion is that it can be avoided if handled properly. The investment required to keep valuable … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership, Productivity | Tagged employee turnover, new jobs, work environment

I want a better life

Posted on May 11, 2011 by John Graham

The world needs you to move to the next level in your life, because life does get better when you get better. The beauty of it is, by moving to the next level in life and improving your life, it … Continue reading →

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