by Lance | Aug 16, 2013 | Authenticity, Calling, Character, Courage, Effectiveness, Inspiration, Leadership, Values
Here’s a paradox of our times: Most of us yearn for opportunities to bring spirit into our lives (whatever that may mean for each of us). But, most of us lack the courage to bring spirit to the one place where we spend most of our time – work. Generally...
by Lance | Jul 8, 2013 | Effectiveness, Inspiration, Leadership, Love, Service, Values
The prevailing paradigm for running modern organizations is competition. Competition, as defined by many leadership teachers, writers and consultants, draws its analogies from war and sports. But modern organizations are not at war (or at least, shouldn’t be)...
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 | 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 7, 2012 | Destiny, Inspiration, Leadership, Love, ONE Dream®, Oneness, Service, Uncategorized, Values
So now comes the real test of leadership. We have had months of nasty, bitter, mudslinging, character-bashing campaigning between the Hatfields and McCoy’s. And now it is the morning after. It is time for healing, reconciliation, innovation and hope. More than...
