Manager & Leader Mindset. Having a Balance of Both is the Catalyst for Growth
Authored by: Chris Flickinger co-Authored: Betsy Moore Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” So, was MLK a good...
Back to the Future
Authored by: Chris Flickinger You and Marty McFly have something in common. Actually, it’s a common problem. Yes, yes, I know he’s a fictional character from the iconic movie Back to the Future, but you and he face the same perplexing challenge —...
It Can be Lonely at The Top – Operations Officer
Challenge: Executive leaders face two daunting challenges: the first is solving complex problems for the organization. The second is managing the emotional stress and pressure caused by the first challenge. Solution: When an executive leader needs a sounding board,...
Stop Selling In Order to Sell More
Authored by: Chris Flickinger Eat what you kill, 100% commission based, go get’em, hunter mentality – this has been my life for years! It’s hardcore sales. It’s not easy; and, there are no guarantees except a lot of risk and hard work ahead. If you can stomach it,...
So, You’re Thinking About Giving Up?
Authored by: Chris Flickinger Challenge: The leaders I work with don’t set-out to become “quitters.” But, sometimes the situation they are facing certainly tempts them with the idea of giving-up. The circumstances vary: an economic down-turn, a loss...
Work Better Together
Authored By: Chris Flickinger “Work Better”… “Together”… what are you supposed to do with this? Look, if you’re like most business leaders I work with, your most pressing challenge — believe it or not — is NOT that...
Culture of Honor – Lighthouse Electric
Challenge: How to create a highly positive culture that is also highly productive Solution: Chris helps organizations operate more like a family and less like high school. By the way, real families fight! Anton Mikec of Lighthouse Electric calls this a “Culture...
The Only ‘Must Have’ of Leadership
Authored By: Chris Flickinger Since leadership involves working with other people, personalities and types in various situations, it is complex, but leadership itself is not complicated. You don’t need to read a thousand publications or have a Ph.D. to be an effective...






