Posts by Drue Lawlor
The Technology that Keeps GDCC Running Smoothly
Are you taking advantage of available software to more effectively and efficiently manage your business? Here is a quick review of software that GDCC uses and that you may want to consider integrating into your business if you are not currently doing so. Business Tool Suite G Suite is a product set including Gmail, Google…
Read MoreLearning to Give and Accept Appreciation | Commitments of Conscious Leadership #7
Avoiding a sense of entitlement and creating instead a genuine sense of mutual appreciation at your firm will not only benefit each member of your team, but the firm itself. When people become more attached to the outcome, they move into a feeling that they deserve or are entitled to a certain outcome. In previous…
Read MoreThe Power of Meditation in Business and Life
In a time when we often let ourselves be at the mercy of a constant barrage of “other peoples’ priorities” (phone, text, email, social media, etc.) as well as the need to fill every moment of the day with “to do” lists – the value of meditation has never been greater. Many people have found…
Read MoreAre You Really Practicing Integrity? | Commitments of Conscious Leadership #6
“There is no such thing as a small breach of integrity.” – Tom Peters Many individuals and firms may talk about the importance of “integrity” but do you really understand the importance it can play in your firm? You may define integrity as doing the right thing, acting ethically, but the Conscious Leadership Group (CLG)…
Read MoreMaking Friends with Your Financials
In case you read the title, shuddered and were about to move on – wait! Instead, write down what brings you joy or, “what makes your heart sing”, and then think about how money would benefit that. A variety of sources identify the two core motivators that drive our decisions as love and fear. Ensuring…
Read MoreWhich Business Model is Right for You?
Have you taken the time to ask yourself what business model is right for you, for your lifestyle and for the vision you have for your business? Is your business controlling you or are you in control of your business? Does it allow you time for other priorities in your life – family, friends, community,…
Read MoreThe Lure of Gossip | Commitments of Conscious Leadership #5
As we continue in the commitment to conscious leadership there is an important topic that needs to be addressed – the lure of gossip. Whether you are a single practitioner or have a team, gossip is a key indicator of an unhealthy company culture. Engaging in stories about others uses a great deal of mental…
Read MoreThe True Value of ASID Membership
In an era where many organizations are seeing a decline in membership I thought I would address the value I have gained through my membership in ASID. We are all different – which is what makes life more interesting – but I happen to thoroughly enjoy networking and interacting with people so when I join…
Read MoreCandid Communication Leads to Successful Teams | Commitments of Conscious Leadership #4
“The team that sees reality the best wins” ~ Jack Welch Conscious leaders, with their teams, have found that one key to success is to see reality clearly – which calls for honest, open communication. How candid is the communication within your firm? Research shows a problem in many organizations is lack of candor. People…
Read MoreManagement Skills vs Leadership Skills | Commitments of Conscious Leadership #3
Often business owners – particularly small business owners – do not recognize the difference between management skills and leadership skills and are frustrated at the results they are getting because of it. Though they are not the same thing, leadership and management do need to go hand in hand – they complement each other to…
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