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Familiar in an Unfamiliar way ! Velcro The story of Velcro is well known. A Swiss engineer, George de Mestral, decided to look more closely at the burrs (seeds from plants) he found clinging to his clothing after a walk in the woods. He took out his microscope and saw that nature had designed hooks on the burrs, which had then attached themselves to looped fibers in his clothing. The famous hook-and-loop alternative to the zipper, under the name Velcro, was born. It helps to have a different pair of lens to see the same thing in a different way. They say “Defamiliarization” is a great concept to see things differently and gain a new perspective ! #creativity #ideas #thinkdifferent #perspectives #leadership #management #learningneverstops #learningandevelopment #learningculture #skills #designthinking #brainstorming #hbr #harvardbusinessreview

Check out this conversation with ASOTU  and Hoss Devine, Founder and CEO of Automotive Innovations. Learn how self discovery and transformation can surpass a personal level and instead, drive innovation and growth in the automotive industry. Plus, you'll discover more about the powerful role of perspective in leadership strategies!  #ASOTU #AutomotiveInnovation #innovation #automotiveindustry #selfdiscovery #leadership #transformation #transformyourbusiness

Now I understand why John Kim says: as consultants, we must be like John Stockton! 🗑 🏀 What leadership lessons can we learn from John Stockton? I think: vision, strategist, resilience, brave, and specially, the art of the perfect pass 👨🏫 .... expectacular, see him yourselves! "Scoring a basket makes one person happy, making an assist makes two people happy." #managementconsulting #consulting #teamplayer #stockton #strategy #businessagility #businessmodel #consultingbusiness

Coaches and ADs, Always refill the ice cube tray! In this episode of Beyond Bound, led by former AD Todd Gordon, the team discusses what it means to 'refill the ice tray' and ways to exhibit & practice servant leadership. Check it out 👉 qrco.de/behL9A

How do you begin to discover your unique design for leadership? In this video, Rodger Price shares about the DoKnowBe Tree, a model we use to help leaders get really clear about their strengths, voids, values, and more: https://ow.ly/Wke850PZMyi. Learn more about how we help leaders discover and lead from their unique design through our year-long LEAD 24/7 program at https://lnkd.in/gQ5YP_83.

Leadership quality #1: Effective Communication I have seen this interview several times, and every one of them I learn something new when listening to Sergio Marchionne. The way he talks about the state he found Chrysler when Fiat took over, how he faced the employees, but especially, how and why he moved his office next to the Engineering Department is a great example of sound and effective business communication; it shows a senior manager being a true LEADER. https://lnkd.in/gb_sq4sb

Notice anything odd about this photo?    Sandhill cranes are common in this area, but the way these four were behaving seemed off to me. Normally I would pass by them, but today I noticed something odd. Notice it yet?        They all four have their heads down! No one was assigned to keep watch in case of danger.     Like these sandhill cranes, we often keep our heads down. It is so easy to keep your eyes focused on the ground looking at what's right in front of you, focusing on what is most urgent. We do this as individuals, as families, and as organizations. We get so wrapped up in doing what is right in front of us, we forget why we were doing it in the first place.      Right in front of us is a great big world! We just have to have the awareness to lift our heads and see it.   --  Through Iron Warrior Coaching, I help humble, passionate, and purposeful family leaders as they strive to lift up their eyes to make Christ known in their homes and businesses.    Curious to learn more? DM me—I would love to walk with you through this journey. ✨ #VisionaryLeadership #FamilyFirst #IronWarriorCoaching 

Business and Sport have a lot in common. Watch this video to understand what it means to sacrifice everything and commit to your mission. Business leadership is committing to your vision and taking your people with you, in the same way, Eric Holt has to his running career & the sacrifices his girlfriend and family make to support him. How committed are you? #BusinessLeadership #EOS

Excited to share the 3rd episode of the IBTTA #Spotlight Series, brought to you by the DEI Committee's Recognitions working group! In this episode, @James Hofmann, Executive Director of the North Texas Tollway Authority and First Vice President of IBTTA, shares powerful insights on leadership. A big shoutout to Tabria Lee-Noonan and Terri A. Lankford for their incredible behind-the-scenes work in producing this episode. Strong leaders know that embracing vulnerability is not a weakness—it's a pathway to genuine connection and growth!!!   Key takeaways include: *Don’t be complacent *Find a balance *Embrace being uncomfortable *Trust your instincts *It takes a team (to be successful) Catch the full episode to explore these insights and elevate your leadership journey. #Leadership #Growth #DEI #IBTTA

There are a lot of things that have remained consistent with Coatings Unlimited over the last 70 years, like family dinnertime conversations about business that revolve around building relationships and making friends. But like any family business, there are some real rubber-meets-the-road changes that take place from generation to generation. Our company’s longevity is due in large part to our willingness to evolve. Founder Fred Philipp Sr. started CUI as a sole painter in St. Louis. When his son took over the business as the second generation of leadership, he diversified CUI’s services from general painting to specialty coatings and fireproofing. Over the course of 70 years, the business evolved, and projects have become more complex. With that, the third generation of the company added emphasis on the importance of education and mental agility to manage jobs. Current leadership also expanded CUI’s geography and customer base. The bottom line is that we’ve had to keep up with change in order to navigate problems and remain competitive. We’re willing to do that, and we’re confident it’s going to keep us around for generations to come.