“WHAT WE NEED MOST IS SOMEONE WHO CAN BRING OUT THE BEST IN US”
Everything I do is designed to help you and your business improve.
It all begins with a thought – “Something isn’t right,” or “I’m not getting what I want from…” or “…has great potential, but..”
If you’re reading this, you’re likely a senior leader– a thinker, a builder, or an improver.
You’ve been contemplating your work environment and noticed something off.
A problem unseen. An opportunity ignored. A trend emerged. A performance uninspired. It probably isn’t obvious to everyone. Your world of work is nuanced; little things mean a lot. Seemingly small events, patterns and trends have disproportionate influence on the vector and velocity of your company.
You’d like to talk about it, but you’ve learned that your musings are often taken as directives or are mistaken altogether.
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“The foundation of trust between John and his clients serves as as a catalyst, allowing people to share their concerns and worries. It creates an environment that enables John to tell clients what they need to hear – that critical piece of feedback or insight that no one else has the courage to say.”
Carey Bongard
Former SVP-Global Talent Management & Development, Assurant
“John is my go-to guy. His impact is as significant as it gets. I trust him with my life. He’s taught me a lot over the years and I’m better at what I do because of him.”
Dwight Jones
President and CEO, Ocmulgee Fields, Inc.
“Through countless hours spent together, John has not only become a professional partner, but a trusted mentor. He has been instrumental in helping me navigate a pivotal moment in my life.”
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I won’t say I’ve heard it all, but I have heard a lot when it comes to “Why I don’t give much praise.” It’s interesting that praise (positive reinforcement for behavior/results that you want repeated) works and is free, but some still resist. Here are a few examples of the “logic” involved: The Excuses The [...]
Solid self-esteem does not negate the need for outside affirmation and praise. It’s the feel-good reward for the do-good activities and results. Affirmation is asserting the truth or existence of something. Praise is an expression of approval and commendation. The nexus of these two involves truth-telling approval and favorable expression about something another person has [...]
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Why CollierBrown?
You’re busy and need a trusted resource who can listen, provide frank feedback, appropriate challenges, or insightful questions without an agenda, other than improving you or your business; someone who can fill a unique role that’s unlikely filled by an internal source.