Posts by Evans Kerrigan
Make Lean Six Sigma Part of Your Culture
Evans Kerrigan was featured in Go Lean Six Sigma’s latest blog about Starting Lean Six Sigma in Government. Check out what he had to say below and visit their post to see what other experts had to say on the subject. Looking to learn even more about Lean Six Sigma? Check out our page on…
Read MoreHow Do I Ask for and Receive Feedback?
If feedback is the breakfast of champions, how do I get a bowl? One of the key truths that leaders learn is that they will need feedback from other people to continue their development. We can grow in some ways without constructive feedback, but its absence is a significant limitation. We all have a strong internal…
Read MoreDriving Engagement in State Government
We have all heard of the importance of Employee Engagement in our organizations. Integris has had the opportunity to work with a wonderful client who does not just understand this imperative, but has been able to positively change the level of engagement in their organization in a major way over the last couple of years.…
Read MoreA Veteran, A Hero, A Philanthropist
On the day that we celebrate our Veterans, I reflect on the people who have served this country; putting aside their own needs and safety for a larger purpose. I grew up learning about service from my father, who served in the Marines during the Korean War. I didn’t learn the stories of sacrifice and…
Read MoreDon’t Wait to Be a Leader
I have the wonderful opportunity to work with leaders of all stripes and shapes. It is a joy to work with established leaders late in their career who are thinking about the legacy they are leaving within their organizations. It is also a great joy to work with people that are just finding out they…
Read MoreThe Power of Clarity
When I work with clients on managing changes to their processes and cultures, I more often than not run into some of the same issues over and over again. One of those is issues has to do with the lack of clarity they create around roles. Even when people are aligned around a goal or…
Read MoreThe Necessity of Gratitude as a Leader
The power of gratitude is evident in all aspects of our lives. Maintaining a positive perspective on the things that happen around us goes a long way to being able to manage them and move forward. It can be easy to let the challenges that come up wear us down. Sometimes life can feel unbearable…
Read MoreImproving Communication in the Workplace (Effective Communication Starts at the Top)
The leaders of an organization set the tone for behavior in the workplace, including how to effectively communicate. When a leader models the attitudes and behaviors that support effective communication among team members a powerful lesson can be taught about how to act in one-on-one conversations. Respect is an attitude that is very strongly reflected in…
Read MoreLessons from History: George Washington – The Leader We Needed
In this installment of the Learning from History series, I studied George Washington. George Washington, widely thought of as the “Father of our Country”, was an accomplished leader who helped our fledgling republic earn its independence. He helped launch America through his actions. I found, as with most great leaders, that The Five Practices of…
Read MoreLearning from History: Florence Nightingale
In this next installment of the Learning Leadership from History series, I cover Florence Nightingale. I became interested in seeing how certain leadership practices came to light throughout history. As the very proud son of a nurse, I wanted to look at how Florence Nightingale created such change in the nursing profession. I found, as…
Read MoreLearning from History: General John Buford and The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership at Work
Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner have been researching leadership for more than 30 years. Their research shows that key leadership behaviors can change over time with deliberate practice. I became interested in seeing if certain leadership practices could be found in U.S. history. I had the great pleasure of taking a detailed historical tour of…
Read MoreLearning from History: Harriet Tubman and Leadership
Leaders show their strength when the challenges are large and the dreams are big In The Leadership Challenge, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner share 30+ years of research and stories about leaders at their personal best. In the best-selling book, the authors outline 30 behaviors and Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership. Model the Way Inspire…
Read MoreHow Can I Keep the Everything DiSC® Learning Experience Alive?
MyEverythingDiSC.com puts everything all in one place! MyEverythingDiSC.com is one of the most powerful resources you can have in your toolkit to help learners get the most out of their Everything DiSC Workplace® assessment experience. This mobile-friendly, interactive learning center helps build community among all of your DiSC® users and keeps learning alive beyond the…
Read MoreWhat’s the evidence that Everything DiSC Workplace® really works?
40 years of research and proven results With an uncompromising focus on empirical research, each Everything DiSC® assessment has passed—actually, surpassed—the strictest testing standards to ensure its validity, reliability, usability, and effectiveness. The application-specific Everything DiSC Workplace model, for example, is grounded in over 40 years of DiSC® research and knowledge and using the latest advancements…
Read MoreIs this a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Dojo or a Leadership Academy?
We have the pleasure of having a wonderful Jiu-Jitsu school in our community and there are many lessons there that are valuable for everyone. McHugh’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, led by Professor Pete McHugh, is a rapidly growing community of excited, happy people who are learning and developing their skills in this art. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a…
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