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Feb 24

The Here And Now: Moving Forward with History

Our histories are in our DNA. And some scientists would say that this is actually physiologically true! Minimally, though, much from the past has been subconsciously passed down through the generations. So, for example, learning more about my family history can possibly help me better understand my own patterns of... read more →

Dec 16

The Power of a Metaphor

I appreciate the power of a good metaphor. Teachers of all sorts have used them effectively throughout history. At P. A. WEISS Leadership Solutions we recently changed our name to Iridium Leadership. Here’s the story. Iridium is a noble metal and is one of the most solid substances on... read more →

Apr 09

Culture Assessment: Questions for Leaders

Phillip Weiss with Teresa Edmondson It’s been over a year now with the “new-normal.” Still no in-person meetings for many. Lots of calls and sometimes with cameras off – only voices. Now might be a good time to assess how your own corporate culture has fared through it all. Intentional... read more →

Jan 18

Your Best Year Yet!

By Phillip Weiss and Teresa Edmondson Greetings for the New Year! Abraham Lincoln is quoted as saying, I’m a slow walker, but I never walk back. If anyone was a thoughtful, purposeful leader, it was Lincoln. His natural introversion and penchant for reading and thought probably kept him focused on the bigger... read more →

Nov 16

Upsets

By Phillip Weiss with Teresa Edmondson Upset. The word has so many meanings, so much nuance for each of us - especially right now. It seems that no matter where we look, there’s plenty of upset swirling around. Dr. Murray Bowen had a lot to say about this idea of upset... read more →

Oct 23

Do You Know How Powerful You Are?

The modern corporation is now one of the world’s leading defining institutions. Historically in Western Civilization, the two primary definers of truth, morality and reality were, 1) powerful monarchies and 2) the Christian church. But with the advent of the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution, that all began to shift.... read more →

Oct 03

There Is Much To Be Learned IF You’re Paying Attention

By Teresa Edmondson There is much to be learned in the midst of all this, IF we are paying attention. When you think about the past six months, what stands out to you? Many of you have shared with us your own takeaways from this time – what you’ve learned,... read more →

Sep 14

Virtual Leadership: Chief Productivity Leaders

By Phillip Weiss A key question that leaders should always be asking themselves is, “How productive are my employees?” It’s an especially interesting question in these times when traditional leadership has transformed into virtual leadership. Necessary data here is tough, but not impossible to obtain. For this discussion, though, we... read more →

Sep 01

Contact and Camaraderie In A Virtual Environment

By Phillip Weiss We recently conducted a survey with one of our clients and asked them, “What’s working well for your team during these virtual times?” A common response was how effectively and quickly people have adapted to working virtually. And our own observation is that our clients are indeed very resilient! ... read more →

Aug 27

Virtual Leadership: Don’t Leave It to Chance

By Phillip Weiss Our virtual reality is here for a while; it’s no longer just a temporary inconvenience. It begs the question: How do you as a leader lead optimally in these virtual times? If this is the new normal, then I believe it becomes essential to be very deliberate about how you think about... read more →

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