Strategic Thinking & Culture – Nally Ventures Leadership

How can a retreat move you forward?

Nally Ventures — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:26:43 +0000

An executive retreat led by a skilled facilitator is a great way to break new ground. It may sound like an oxymoron, but an executive retreat really can move your organization and people forward. And it’s not always about strictly business issues—an executive retreat can also be a valuable development tool for your executive team itself. Business first? People first? For your organization to…

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#AskNally – Meeting Alignment

Nally Ventures — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 22:47:34 +0000

Q: “Many of my team members leave meetings frustrated, as the meetings often drift from their original purpose. What can I do to fix this?” A: It can be very frustrating for all team members to head into a meeting with a goal in mind, only for the meeting to drift in various directions. This can cause misalignment and turn the meeting into an unproductive use of time. Meetings already have a bad…

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Workplace Ethics—What’s a Leader to Do?

Nally Ventures — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:37:33 +0000

Know what’s right; Do what’s right Does your organization have a Code of Ethics? Do you have a personal Code of Ethics? And is there a difference between business ethics (“It’s just business”) and personal ethics (“I have my moral compass.”)? Ethics is a set of moral concepts and principles that guide us in determining the right behavior. In a broad sense, ethics is knowing and doing what’s…

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Creating a Culture of Success Part 2: The Leader’s Solution by Mike Nally, Founder and CEO

Nally Ventures — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 21:33:37 +0000

Part 1 of this series on culture talks about the leader’s challenge to create a culture of success—the what of culture and the why it matters. This time, let’s look at the how—how leaders can create a culture capable of achieving the organization’s mission. Creating a culture of success requires three keys: In order to use these keys to unlock a culture of success, the leader must have the…

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Creating a Culture of Success Part 1: The Leader’s Challenge By Mike Nally, Founder and CEO

Nally Ventures — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 21:29:00 +0000

Think about your favorite workplace, sports team, restaurant, and family you love to visit. The people that made these moments special for you were part of unique and special cultures. Now, think about the best organizations in any field. How do they attract the best people, retain the best people, bring out the best in each team member, and create an environment that enables teamwork, trust…

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Academic Leadership and Culture: Nally’s Reading List

Nally Ventures — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 03:44:34 +0000

Looking for some leadership insight and a new summer read? We have some great recommendations! All recommended by our seasoned Leadership Coach, Mike Nally, you are sure to find some great organizational leadership tips in these educational reads. Summaries below…

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Top 10 Inspirational Quotes for Business Owners

Nally Ventures — Mon, 23 May 2022 16:27:17 +0000

Take control. Enhance your leadership skills. Meet your goals. Grow your business As business consultants, we understand the complex issues that come with owning a business. Become inspired and get your employees motivated with our favorite 10 quotes on career success for business owners! – Maya Angelou, American poet, civil rights activist, memoirist – Stephen R. Covey…

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Top 10 Organizational Synergy Quotes

Nally Ventures — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 19:09:13 +0000

Successful organizations recognize the power of collaboration and synergy. When teams work with each other cohesively, the business results are magnified. As employees come together in a business, ideas are born that could never be created individually. Embracing a combined action in your company can increase productivity, enable transparency, and grow your business! Check out our favorite 10…

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Teachers lead the way: Shouldn’t we develop their leadership skills?

Nally Ventures — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:12:17 +0000

Teachers prepare our next generation of leaders. It’s essential that they be excellent leaders themselves. Think of a great leader you’ve had in your life and career. Chances are, that person taught you a lot. The ability to teach others is a key component of leadership, so by their very role as educators, teachers are leaders. Teachers are expected to lead in different ways and in…

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Step 3 of 3 steps to hire and retain leaders who fit your culture: Prove

Nally Ventures — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:00:26 +0000

You’ve clarified job requirements, assessed candidate capabilities, and now it’s time to put your findings to the test. We’ve looked at the first two steps in hiring and retaining effective leaders: clarifying job requirements, and using assessments to uncover potential best-fit candidates. The third step is to look for proof that someone can meet the job requirements in the way you expect and…

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Step 2 of 3 steps to hire and retain leaders who fit your culture: Assess

Nally Ventures — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 01:02:34 +0000

Assessments guide you in determining whether and how a leader candidate may match your needs. Many, many types of assessments are on the market, with different roots, different objectives, different strengths—and different price points. Generally, assessments categorize people in four areas—pay attention to each assessment’s categories because the same letter used to designate a category…

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Step 1 of 3 steps to hire and retain leaders who fit your culture: Clarify

Nally Ventures — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:03:47 +0000

Step 1 may seem basic, but a lot of trouble can stem from skipping basics. I once had a CEO request coaching for one of the company’s business development managers (BDMs), saying he was way behind in results. She told me the BDM was a former Navy, organized, experienced, and a great government contractor. So what was the problem? In talking with the BDM, I said, “You’re way behind in results…

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