by ronalvesteffer | Mar 28, 2024 | Leadership
We’re at the end of the first quarter; it’s time to reassess what we worked on in the first quarter and prepare for the second. Where did we succeed? What did we learn? How did we fail forward? Ask yourself these questions and figure out what to focus on...
by ronalvesteffer | Mar 21, 2024 | Leadership
Let’s talk about consistency! Last week, I discussed the importance of Finding Time for Fitness. For me, a morning workout is part of my routine, and it sets my mindset for the day ahead. Now that we’re into March and daylight savings...
by ronalvesteffer | Mar 14, 2024 | Leadership
Let’s talk about fitness, working out, and being active. I just had a great workout this morning before coming into the office, and I’m pumped. So now, I want to talk about it with you. For years, even before having kids, I’ve...
by ronalvesteffer | Mar 7, 2024 | Leadership
I recently saw a quote on Twitter that said the number one reason why 5% of people succeed, whether it’s in sports, business, or any other field, is because they are willing to do more than what’s asked. This has been my experience with the people I...
by ronalvesteffer | Feb 29, 2024 | Leadership
Hats, haircuts, and tattoos were recently mentioned in a tweet by James Clear; three things I happen to have. The tweet discusses the importance of decision-making and the outcomes that decisions lead to. With hats, if you try one and like it, you keep it. If not,...
by ronalvesteffer | Feb 22, 2024 | Leadership
Leaders, listen and take action! This is a direct way to get more buy-in from your team. Spend time with them, listen to them, understand their obstacles and the problems that need solving. Then, lean in and remove the obstacles. Freeing your people up will allow...
by ronalvesteffer | Feb 15, 2024 | Leadership
In my last blog, Are You Prioritizing Professional Goals?, I provided an update on my professional development progress this year and how I concluded 2023. I want to offer another perspective on professional development. Often, we talk about all the new books and...
by ronalvesteffer | Feb 8, 2024 | Leadership
We’re in February, over a month into 2024! For many of us, professional development was one of our goals for the year ahead. Now that we’re a month into the new year, it’s time to gut-check our goals. Have you started a book or completed...
by ronalvesteffer | Feb 1, 2024 | Leadership
Let’s talk about bringing up new ideas! How do you get people to listen to them, have your voice heard, and get people to take action? As leaders, we often ask our people for ideas. When bringing something up, a common frustration is feeling...
by ronalvesteffer | Jan 25, 2024 | Leadership
As we closed 2023 and are into 2024, I’ve been focused on the mantra “Fix it today. Solve it forever.” We’re all excited about the new year and new plans. But guess what I can guarantee? Not everything is going to go according to plan. You will face surprises and...