Why Relational Intelligence Gives You A Competitive Advantage
“Most of us focus on how much we know, but the ability to connect and be present in the midst of tasks is what sets leaders apart.” - Fast Company article…
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Cultivating Consistent Culture: 7 Questions That Need An Answer
At GiANT we believe that vocabulary creates language, language shapes culture, and culture beats strategy under pressure, every time.The way you talk about your organization, speak to your people, and…
Applying 5 Voices: Rules of Engagement (Part II)
The 5 Voices comprise a powerful system for understanding the unique perspectives, skills, and contributions that we as individuals bring to a team. Learning to appreciate the way we think…
3 Goals for a Healthier Organization
“You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.” ~ Jim RohnJust as Rome was not built in a day, neither will the organization or team…
Responsive Leadership Breeds Respect
Responsive Leadership Breeds RespectIf you were to ask 100 leaders, “What is the most important quality in a colleague, employee, or boss?” you would probably get 100 different answers.At GiANT,…
Trading Up: How to Trade a Bad Habit for a Healthier One
When it comes to changing culture, improving performance, or just growing into a better version of yourself everyday, one of the simplest ways to make progress is to come up…
Applying 5 Voices: Disconnections in Leadership
As a leader, one of the most difficult truths you’ll have to face will be the fact that it’s hard to understand what it’s like to be on the other…
Getting Along: Leadership Insights for Thinkers and Feelers
The Power of InsightA few years ago, we worked with a woman who leads a department of a few hundred people at a Fortune 500 company. She was a no-nonsense…
The Boomerang Effect: Be Interested Before Interesting
Developing Your “CORE”At GiANT, we develop our tools from a combination of research and our own first hand experience in failure. We’re committed enough to finding better ways of doing…
10 Traits of Humble Leaders
Humility comes from confidence, grounded in competence, and seasoned with selflessness. Here at GiANT, we believe that leaders define culture, and culture undergirds the lasting health, influence, and impact of an…