by Gary Covert | Nov 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Leaders need to be clear about what they mean if they want to help the team to improve. This includes being specific about the definitions of words. Many words will get tossed around without much thought as to what they actually mean. And a thing cannot be improved if...
by Gary Covert | Nov 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
While French Polynesia (comprised of stunning islands like Bora Bora, Moorea, and Raiatea) is a beautiful vacation destination, it is the people that make a place special. Beautiful vistas are great, but it is the experiences that we have with the people that really...
by Gary Covert | Oct 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
There are many powerful tools for cultural alignment (purpose, vision, values, mission, etc.), but leaders should never underestimate the power of a WINNING NUMBER to align and energize the team. The crazy scene after the incredible win of the University of Tennessee...
by Gary Covert | Oct 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
“It is like they put a solar panel under a tree.” That was the phrase a CEO used to describe a project that was not living up to its full potential. I think that same phrase can be used to describe what happens when leaders jump in and take too much control. Leaders...
by Gary Covert | Oct 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
It is over-seeding season for the golf course behind our house. The crews are busy with the many horticultural tasks required to get the course in good condition for the winter season. The seeding season is a reminder that it is important to take time to refresh if...
by Gary Covert | Oct 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
The downside of streaming video channels is that is some ways they are making it harder for people to see shows in which they might be interested. It seems like every new show requires another subscription. Even some of my Alabama football games were streamed and...
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