by Eric Turbiville | Jul 13, 2020 | Hiring High-performers, Leadership
First, Hire for Cultural Fit, then Hire for High Performance “Shaping your culture is more than half done when you hire your team.” –Jessica Herrin, Founder, Stella & Dot “Hire character. Train skill.” –Peter Schutz The most important thing a leader does is to... 
by Eric Turbiville | Mar 28, 2019 | Aligned Competencies, Core Competencies, Leadership
There have been several books written on strengths-based leadership and focusing your efforts on strengths. While I agree with the core thoughts around these principles, there is an important element missing. What if your strengths are not aligned with the needs of... 
by Eric Turbiville | Dec 19, 2018 | Leader Coach, Leadership
What a Leader Coach looks like An effective Leader Coach adheres to the principles of great coaching. She models coaching in everything she does. Her focus is on building competencies and trust through coaching. A strong Leader Coach understands that she is being paid... 
by Eric Turbiville | Jul 16, 2018 | Executive Coaching, Leadership, Performance-Driven Leadership
I want to win. This is what most leaders say when asked about performance goals. The reality is that goals are future-based. Great leaders recognize that achieving results is a process that is focused on what you can do in the present. Leaders should ask the question,... 
by Eric Turbiville | May 29, 2018 | Executive Coaching, Leadership
The most important thing a leader does is making the right hiring decisions. New hires must fit the culture, have emotional intelligence, be honest, have integrity and be eager to learn and develop. When I hire team members, I look for people who have different... 
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