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5 Principles For Leadership Success
One thing I have learned over the course of my career is the value of having principles. I have learned that most successful people in...

Tony Richards
Mar 30, 20163 min read
You Can’t Assume They Understand
Leaders get tired. Leaders get bored. You’ve delivered the core message to the troops over and over. You keep talking the Core Ideology....

Tony Richards
Mar 25, 20161 min read
Culture Copy Cats Are Losers
Many times leaders just can’t resist the temptation of path of least resistance. They take the easier route. They think “why re-invent...

Tony Richards
Mar 19, 20162 min read
There Are No Bad Organizations
There are no bad businesses, only bad leaders. People don’t leave organizations, they leave leaders. Many companies know how to win the...

Tony Richards
Mar 1, 20162 min read
Entry Interviews vs Exit Interviews
Shouldn’t we talk to people on their into our companies rather than on the way out? Instead of trying to locate issues when people are on...

Tony Richards
Feb 19, 20161 min read
Questions To Ask Before Annual Planning Sessions
It’s always a good idea to ask employees to complete the following set of questions prior to your annual planning sessions: – What do we...

Tony Richards
Dec 11, 20151 min read
Developing A Leadership Culture
Noted management guru Peter Drucker said “Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes…but no plans and no actions.” Your...

Tony Richards
Oct 6, 20113 min read
Superior Performance In Leadership
The one thing that has become very clear to me over the years of developing and working with leaders is that we all face the same...

Tony Richards
Sep 28, 20114 min read
Leadership Language
How a leader communicates is important, but also what they are saying is a an important component. You may have a lot of potential in...

Tony Richards
Sep 7, 20112 min read
Communicate Your Strategy Clearly
Research has shown that less than 25% of employees actually understand their organization’s strategy. Many do not believe there are...

Tony Richards
Apr 7, 20111 min read
Leadership’s Soft Side
As appeared in the April 2 Edition of the Columbia Business Times. In the 21st century, leaders are feeling the challenge of being able to...

Tony Richards
Apr 5, 20113 min read
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