From Performance to Future Potential, it’s all about Values
Why is it that so many companies continue to bring on employees with the perfect skills but fail when it comes to the perfect values? And what is really surprising to me is that this happens in both small and large companies. It seems that more often than not leaders...
5 Techniques to Increase Your Active Listening
Updated June 21, 2019 The other day I was facilitating a strategy meeting with a group of executives. During the meeting, I started to notice a familiar pattern of listening that you all have observed in the past. Of the 8 participants, two of them would ask questions...
BMW’s Values Driven Leadership
I recently had the opportunity to tour the BMW manufacturing plant in Spartansburg SC. It was quite an impressive operation with over 700 robots, and just in time and sequential inventory. However, what really impressed me was the leadership’s commitment to...
Here’s What Really Motivates Your Employees (It’s Not What You Think)
In Daniel Pink’s book Drive, the underlying message is that a leader can provide a motivating environment but can’t motivate his or her employees; motivation comes from within each individual. This goes entirely against the common belief that given more carrots, an...
Is the Golden Rule Still Golden?
You probably remember your mother teaching you The Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. Well in this day and age I say “Do unto others as they want, not what I want” . A great example of this is recognizing the good...
Beth Armknecht Miller’s passion for learning and dedication to bringing out the best in others are strands woven throughout her career and are found in her work with Executive Velocity, a top talent and leadership development advisory firm.