• by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. with Josh Bowen • “Learning” While Leading During Crisis: Leadership expert and practitioner, Josh Bowen, had responded to our quest for insight as to how best to lead during crisis earlier this year. Recently, he came back with a more in-depth look after he personally had engaged in leading his organization […]
• by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. • The most complex challenges we face today cannot be solved by any single individual or functional group – we need integrated solutions. If we want to create integrated solutions, we need to first know what we need from each other to be successful. This includes asking your team what they […]
• by Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. and Jim Solomon • The COVID-19 Pandemic presents a unique opportunity to “reboot” our cities – how do we want them to look, feel, and function differently this time? Our vision is for a built environment designed around and for the human, where people can live, work, and play, with renewable […]
In support of Air Force Special Warfare leadership training, Chambers Bay Institute is providing Special Warfare Airmen copies of their latest book, “Seeing What Isn’t There – A-Leader’s Guide to Creating Change in a Complex World” (LaRue & Solomon, 2019, Deeds Publishing, Atlanta). Upon completion of either enlisted basic training or initial officer training, highly […]
• by Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. and Jim Solomon • When missteps occur, don’t take the problem back. This will only demoralize your team, causing them to throw up their hands, give up, and be more dependent on you moving forward. This is like digging yourself further into the Founder or High Producer’s Trap. Instead, exercise […]
We are frequently asked “who needs a leadership coach?” The answer is simple…. Everyone needs a coach! Just like professional athletes, behind the best leaders are great coaches. Leaders throughout government, the military, private sector, and non-profits today follow a similar philosophy. They know that in today’s competitive world, to be the best they can […]
• by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. • “Integrator Leaders possess the unique ability to see what isn’t there, channeling the collective energy of others to make their vision a reality. Simply stated, leadership is about leading change. Rather than engaging in futile attempts to manage, adapt to, or resist change, Integrator Leaders help their teams to build […]
• by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. • Is your organization prepared to work offsite, from home, or with an increase in telework? Do you have contingency plans for this, and have you practiced them? Have you created a culture of trust and innovation so when a crisis hits, your team continues to perform at their […]
… A Barometer on the Quality of Your Team by Jim Solomon and Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. The quickest way to gain a barometer on the quality and capability of your team is to ask yourself: “Who would I rehire tomorrow?” Think about those you would not rehire and the reason why you would not rehire them. Ask […]
by Bruce LaRue, Ph.D. and Jim Solomon Seeing the Operation Through the Eyes of Your Team – As an Integrator Leader, you can’t over-communicate; and communication requires learning to listen as well. Listen closely to your own people and utilize the critical operational intelligence that exists throughout the organization. Let your team know that you […]
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