The Leadership Zen of Joe Maddon – Part 2

Posted by Clay Parcells - July 10, 2017 - communication, leadership, management

Reading Tom Verducci’s book, The Cubs Way, has been a delight as a Cubs fan and as a leader who coaches executives to be their best. The book has many principles that you can apply to how you lead. Maddon has 13 principles he uses to manage and lead his life and his team. His […]

Listening & Leadership

Posted by Clay Parcells - August 15, 2016 - communication, discipline, engagement, leadership, Leadership Skills, leadership training and development, self-awareness

“Leaders who don’t listen will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing to say” – Andy Stanley Last month I wrote about the importance of being an effective communicator (view it here). Effective written and oral communication skills are integral to succeed as a leader. If effective speaking and storytelling are the yin of […]

As a leader, do you manage your time or does time manage you?

Posted by Clay Parcells - August 8, 2010 - communication, delegation, time management

How are you managing your time? What does your calender look like? If your like most leaders your calender looks awful. Everyone and I mean everyone, wants a piece of you. Your boss, peers, direct reports, clients and other stakeholders are requesting your time to attend meetings and conference calls. You are constantly bombarded with emails, phone […]