by Rom LaPointe | Apr 7, 2021 | Alignment, Entrepreneurship, Facilitation, Leadership
First, a Few Questions As the leader of a team, have you ever delayed letting a team member go? Have you finally made the decision and had the tough conversation that it was time to separate? Was the person surprised? Second, an Experience Share As a member of the...
by Rom LaPointe | Feb 23, 2021 | Book Review, Facilitation, Leadership
First, a question. In fact, according to Martin Luther King, Jr., “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Great question for all of us and THE question for team leaders: What are you doing for others? Ok, you may be saying....
by Rom LaPointe | Jan 15, 2021 | Alignment, Execution, Facilitation, Leadership
Not only is this a new year, but it follows a year of turbulence that calls for a renewed commitment to leadership and a focus on avoiding a management as usual approach. An excellent and lengthy article on the First Round Review recaps the best advice from the last...
by Rom LaPointe | Dec 16, 2020 | Book Review, Leadership
As we all say goodbye to a challenging year, we anticipate a better year in 2021 and we hear a lot about what the health and economic recovery will require. Most importantly, we all have to do more than anticipate the new; we have to create a successful 2021. In...
by Rom LaPointe | Nov 18, 2020 | Facilitation, Leadership, Strategy
Picture this. You’re the CEO of a foodservice distribution company. So far, your clients are independent restaurants. At your weekly sales meeting, a top salesperson mentions a fast food chain is looking for a new distributor. You could tell her, “I’ve got this.” Or,...
