Leading an employee who isn’t a team player can be a challenge. My best executive coaching clients are committed to building a work environment of collaboration and teamwork. A work environment in which all of their employees work together to reach common goals. The challenge is when they have one […]
With conference season heating up it’s important to know how to promote your next conference. You can lay all the necessary groundwork, and make all the necessary plans, for the world’s best conference—but if nobody actually shows up for it, all your effort is for nothing. And taking an “If […]
My best executive coaching clients ask me why employees leave in waves and how to stop them. On the one hand, the equation is pretty simple: Employees like to be at a company where they feel important and valued. People want to feel like they are able to use their […]
How can we include remote employees in team building activities? There’s a lot of value in periodically bringing all of your employees together for a team building exercise. When done right, these team building activities can improve communication, foster cohesion, and bolster morale. Team building is harder than it used […]
Leadership There are questions to ask your transformational leadership expert when you start the hiring process. When you hire a transformational leadership expert, or really any kind of business coach, it’s with the expectation that they can help you make some key changes to your life, your team, and your […]
Employee recognition is one of the keys to keeping your team members motivated. The question becomes how to recognize your employees without hurting anyones feelings. When employees do good work, they want to feel their boss sees it and appreciates it; recognition, whether through words of affirmation or through bonuses […]
Did you know that great leaders build cohesive teams? You may have a lot of exceptional talents in your company—but if those talents aren’t working harmoniously, you don’t truly have a team. The good news is, there is much you can do to bring those talents together into something cohesive […]
I have shared with my audiences and coaching clients recently about how to maintain positivity in your company culture. You can’t force people to be happy—least of all your employees. What you can do, however, is create a workplace culture that promotes positivity. This is a worthwhile undertaking, and for […]
by Dr. Rick Goodman on April 2, 2023 Time Management blindspots are something everone should consider. What’s the most important resource you have—as an entrepreneur, a manager, a business leader, or simply as a person? Simple: It’s your time. That’s the one thing you can never get more of, the […]
Learning how to handle diffficult personalities at work is a key skill of any solutions oriented leader! Managing difficult personalities can be a draining experience, whether it’s in the workplace, within your social circles, or even within your own family. The key to dealing with these individuals is to first […]
As an entrepreneur you may be wondering how to increase your income with ChatGPT. Everyone seems to be talking about it! In today’s business environment, you are going to want to get started with artificial intelligence. Here are some ways to grow your business and increase your income with open-ai. […]
by Dr. Rick Goodman on March 7, 2023 Making your dreams a reality is not as difficult as it may seem. I have seen many people go from dreamer to achiever in 5 simple steps and I believe you can also. Did you know that nearly everyone has some form […]
There are many reasons why companies should offer employees a self-improvement plan because it can benefit both the employee and the company in many ways. With the 2022 great resignation its critical that companies find a way to attract and retain employees. When companies offer employees a self-improvement plan they […]
ChatGPT Explained is important when understanding what Artificial intelligence can do to grow your business. ChatGpt is a state-of-the-art language generation model developed by OpenAI. It is considered one of the most advanced natural language processing (NLP) models available. The model has been trained on a massive amount of text […]
If you want to know how entrepreneurs use self-improvement to achieve success just ask a serial entrepreneur like me! For the last thirty years I have studied the most successful people in the world. Entrepreneurs like Richard Branson, Steve Jobs, and Bill Gates have one thing in common when it […]
by Dr. Rick Goodman on January 18, 2023 There are 5 steps for becoming an entrepreneur that I have followed over the past 30 years when I have started a new business. Starting a business can be a challenging and rewarding experience, but if you have a roadmap, it is […]
What leaders should know about strategic planning is critical, if they want to build stability and consistency in today’s business world. When you’re the leader of a team, whether it’s a team of 10 or a team of 10,000, it’s critical to be grounded in the present, but also to […]
Creating a successful one word business them can be vital for your success in the new year. Every year for the past thirty years I have decided on a one word theme for my business.As a result of this my business has grown every year. Many companies and individuals choose […]
Do you accept constructive feedback? I’ve said in the past that one of the greatest gifts a leader can give to team members is the gift of honest feedback. Taking the time to provide a quick word of encouragement or constructive criticism can go a long way toward showing employees […]
Do you know how solutions oriented leaders communicate with empathy? There’s a great technique that I’ve been using for years, and it’s called “The Three F’s. Which stands for Feel, Felt, and Found. I understand how you feel. I felt that way too. And I found that if you do […]
I trust that if you’re one of my fans, you are heartbroken about the events of the past week. I know that I certainly am not only heartbroken for what has happened this week, but also for what my friends and colleagues have been enduring for a lifetime due to […]
The groups we work with or speak to are energized after learning this new modern approach to work. They are hungry for more and ready to implement these concepts within their teams and their organizations. One of our core beliefs at Reality-Based Leadership is to share as much content as […]
As someone whose first business was with a family member (my mother), I’ve learned a bit about starting a business venture with family. Here are my do’s and don’ts: DO the paperwork. With family members it’s easy to go with a verbal agreement to start the business – especially if […]
As the owner of 12 businesses over the last 25 years, advertising has always been part of my marketing plans. Early in my career I worked as a production manager at a radio station and later I owned an advertising agency. These experiences taught me the following about advertising on the […]
In the 25 years that I’ve worked with businesses I continue to hear them say, “What you’re saying won’t work for me. You don’t understand. My customers are different in my area.” I will argue that this isn’t true! We can all learn from each other. Two questions to ask your peers […]
On your journey to build Reality-Based Leadership principles in your office, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed as you decide where to begin! We know you’ve enthusiastically dug in, watched the videos, and feel armed with great ideas! And suddenly you discover that sometimes, starting is the hardest part! Don’t […]
Who do you turn to when you need help in your business? Do you have an advisory board for your business? With the 12 businesses I’ve owned over the last 25 years, I’ve always had an advisory board. Here’s how it works: My advisory board consists of a handful of […]
There are only two ways to go through Valentine’s Day: with joy or misery. It’s your choice. There are people that greet this holiday with great excitement, and others who absolutely dread it. At Reality-Based Leadership, this is one of our favorite holidays because so much of our work is […]
The holidays are almost here and you may be scrambling to find a last minute gift for those on your list, or simply anticipating a bit of a break where you can rest, enjoy family, and rejuvenate yourself for the new year. Why not share the gift of a great book – […]