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Hunting Unicorns. Are We Wasting Our Time Searching for Mythical Candidates?

Shelley SmithJuly 17, 2015Blog, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Predictive Index

A recent blog written by Drew Fortin posted on PI Worldwide on July 16, 2015 Drew: Google, what is a unicorn? Google: Well Drew, a unicorn is a mythical creature

What Does Accountability Look Like?

Shelley SmithJuly 17, 2015Blog, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Predictive Index

For companies of all sizes, a strong sense of accountability can play a big factor in building a healthy, engaged culture. When employees feel that others are held accountable for

Connectivity Is Crucial for Women in the Workplace

Shelley SmithNovember 3, 2014Blog, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development

I had the pleasure this week of being a keynote speaker at the Risk to Results: Women in AFCEA 1st Annual Event at the AFCEA Headquarters in Fairfax, VA. The

[Audio] How to Leverage Delegation and Accountability

Shelley SmithOctober 2, 2014Blog, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development

Here’s a thank-you gift from me to you for simply being connected. If you recall, I recently sent out a survey asking for input on what type of workshops, topics,

How To Form Strategic Alliances With Your Network, Clients and Competitors

Shelley SmithSeptember 21, 2014Blog, Leadership Development

Back by popular request! Part one in a series of videos that show you how to form strategic alliances with your network, clients, and competitors.

This 3-Minute Exercise Can Help You Generate More Referrals

Shelley SmithSeptember 21, 2014Blog, Leadership Development

If your business has been a little stagnant and you need a way to generate more referrals, try this brief exercise to get you back on track.

Why Employee Engagement Is Critical Now

Shelley SmithAugust 3, 2014Blog, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development

(Excerpt – This is part 2 of an interview on Impact Teams Radio) Listen here –> Full 19 minute podcast In this episode of Impact Teams Radio, Tony talks to a

Are You More Concerned about the Weeds or the Wheat?

Shelley SmithJuly 23, 2014Blog, Workplace Culture

You have a few challenging questions that you’ll need to answer in a minute, but first here’s a quick story that came to mind recently while having a conversation with

Connecting Your Present to Your Future

Shelley SmithJuly 9, 2014Blog, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development

   When the subject of succession planning comes up in a conversation, I am never sure where the discussion will lead. Why? Because succession planning has several meanings and

Hidden Benefits of Employee Engagement? – An Interview on Impact Teams Radio

Shelley SmithJuly 8, 2014Blog, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development

I’ve always believed that one of the biggest secrets to success is simply connecting people to the right resources in the right manner and helping them lift their game. Recently