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Getting to Know Andy Johnson

This week we sit down with our resident Team Health Specialist and Coach to Quiet Leaders, Andy Johnson. Those who know Andy say he is a compelling speaker, and thoughtful company advisor who is a treasure trove of knowledge, anecdotes, and understanding. Andy talks with us about his favorite part of working with leaders and teams, why he thinks coaching will be his last career, the opportunity he sees in conflict, and how he just might write another book (his fourth!). Read More

How to Spot and Fix Employee Disengagement

By Whit Mitchell

Employee disengagement is bad for business. Every manager knows that. But do you know just how bad? A recent Gallup poll estimated that “disengaged employees cost the U.S. between $450 billion to $550 billion each year in lost productivity.”

Not only that, but a staggering 70% of American workers are not engaged at work!

Employees disengage for a variety of reasons: Read More

Decoding Innovation

Discovering The Innovator’s Advantage

Ron Price has co-written a new book with Dr. Evans Baiya called The Innovator’s Advantage: Revealing the Hidden Connection Between People and Process, due for release on April 11.

We sat down with Ron to talk about what inspired the book and his collaboration with Evans. Read More

Overcoming Adversity Through Self-Reflection

What are the barriers or buoys in your life right now? How you deal with adversity will be instrumental in how you live your life. All of us have had disappointments, failures, misgivings, and tragedies during our time on this earth; others deal with smaller things that are big obstacles in their work or personal lives.

Whether you’re dealing with great pain or trying to navigate a smaller buoy, know that when you reach out to others, you are not a burden. Don’t deny others the joy of helping you. It takes courage to admit and seek counsel, but you know you will impact others by taking the first step. Read More

Moving from Watchmaker to Beekeeper

By Laurie Taylor

Low morale, low profits, lack of staff engagement, high turnover, rampant gossip – all can be attributed to a company being led by either a Watchmaker or a Beekeeper – care to guess which one is the culprit?

If you guessed Watchmaker, you’re right. Why? Read More

Two Powerful Leadership Characteristics: Impartiality and Humility

Impartiality

Not only are people of character honest, congruent, and personally accountable, they also seek to remain impartial. To be impartial is not the same as to be neutral. People of ethical character are not Switzerland. They see things clearly and attempt to judge things equitably, that is, without the intrusion of personal biases and self interest. The picture of justice personified is a woman blindfolded holding the scales. She is blind to biases and weighs the scales of objective truth. Read More

Dr. Bobby Sanchez Joins Price Associates Team

Price Associates is pleased to announce that Dr. Bobby Sanchez has joined the team at its Boise office.

Dr. Sanchez will be the new Chief of Staff for the company. He will oversee internal operations of the firm, while advising the leadership team on strategic plans, organizational communication, client engagement, and business development. Read More

The Complete Leader Adds to Faculty

Sixteen new facilitators have been certified to lead The Complete Leader program, after completing a three-day accreditation process.

The Complete Leader (TCL) is an international EMBA-style leadership development program designed to identify and develop the leadership skills necessary to excel in current and future roles. Read More

Ways to Deal with a Bad Boss

By Whit Mitchell

Most of us have had an experience with a bad boss at some point in our careers, or know someone who has. Bad bosses can seem more common because they tend to stick out in an organization.

Bad managers can be a high cost to an organization. Often a bad boss will drive away several good employees before anything is done about it. Read More

The Hidden Opportunity of Insecurity

By Justin Foster

No leader is 100% confident all of the time. Sure, leaders are expected to be confident and certain during pivotal moments, but we also understand that they are human. When rolling challenges arise, fatigue and stress numb the senses, and eventually insecurity begins to emerge. The difference between a great leader and a poor leader is how he or she views insecurity. Read More

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