by Diane Kucala | Nov 29, 2012 | Blueprint Leadership Blog, Leadership
“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” –Andrew Carnegie There has...
by Diane Kucala | Oct 19, 2012 | Blueprint Leadership Blog, Leadership
We view the organization’s purpose, vision, mission, strategies, and values as a promise we make to our customers and we are collectively dedicated to delivering what we have promised. A wise man once said, “Without vision, people cast off restraint.” What he was...
by Diane Kucala | Sep 25, 2012 | Blueprint Leadership Blog, Leadership
“Oh, he’s so humble! I just love doing business with people like him.” If you’re like most people, that statement just doesn’t sound right, because, for whatever reason, humility is not an attitude that we associate with business success. We perceive a humble person...
by Diane Kucala | Aug 31, 2012 | Blueprint Leadership Blog, Leadership
Workplace relationships are founded upon trust and good will. The more trust that is developed between various working parties, the faster and more efficiently work can be done. In fact, trust in one of the most powerful, yet intangible commodities that directly...
by Diane Kucala | Jun 27, 2012 | Blueprint Leadership Blog, Leadership
Trust is foundational to everything, both at home and at work. When trust is high, people communicate with ease, information flows, and high quality decisions are made. On the other hand, where trust is low, people shy away from conversation, information flow...
by Diane Kucala | May 29, 2012 | Blueprint Leadership Blog, Leadership
One of the most highly sought after and highly regarded attributes in our society is courage. It is something we are taught at a very young age through parental exhortations like, “Don’t be afraid,” and, “Be brave.” A friend of mine recently told me that she taught...
