by Lance | Jul 23, 2013 | Character, Courage, Effectiveness, Inspiration, Leadership, Uncategorized
Great quotes are like a great wine for the soul. They must be savored so that we can absorb the entire experience. A great quotation deserves our respect. And so, in the presence of a great quotation, we should pause, take our time with it, and let the beauty,...
by Lance | Apr 21, 2013 | Character, Effectiveness, Inspiration, Leadership, Service, Values
In most organizations – corporations, governments, not-for-profits, families, schools – setting high standards is the result of a small number of things done extremely well. Choosing those few practices that are the necessary conditions for high...
by Lance | Apr 11, 2013 | Calling, Character, Inspiration, Leadership, ONE Dream®, Uncategorized
The Secretan Center Inc. partners with CoachVille, the largest network of coaches in the world, to teach, train and certify coaches in a credentialed coaching program. A new Higher Ground Leadership® Coach Certification series begins April 29, 2013. The program...
by Lance | Feb 22, 2013 | Authenticity, Character, Effectiveness, Inspiration, Leadership, Oneness, Service, Uncategorized, Values
Over the years we have developed a number of surveys which are used by our clients for: 1. Strengthening coaching relationships, 2. Assessing employee engagement, 3. Measuring corporate climate, 4. Surveying leadership strengths, 5. Measuring on-the-job stress...
by The Secretan Center | Dec 15, 2012 | Character, Courage, Inspiration, Leadership, Values
I watched the latest James Bond blockbuster, “Skyfall” this week. Spoiler alert: If you intend to see “Skyfall”, do not read on. I remarked to my wife that the best part of the movie was when Adele sang the theme song. She replied, “No,...
by The Secretan Center | Nov 5, 2012 | Character, Courage, Destiny, Effectiveness, Leadership, Uncategorized
Tuesday is election day in America – perhaps one of the most significant decisions in a decade. In my work with leaders I’ve learned that there are two major blocks to progress, innovation and breakthrough, which lead to dysfunctionality: Blind Addiction: to a...
