by Jamie Parker | Sep 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Giving effective feedback is one of the core skills leaders need to master, yet it’s often a skill that leaders struggle with. Purpose of Feedback The primary purpose of feedback is to get desired future behaviors. So often we get hung up on making a point, being...
by Jamie Parker | Sep 8, 2019 | Communication & Connection, Lean Leadership, People Development
Today is my 40th birthday! How fitting that I get to be super generous and give you some new Lean Leadership Training Opportunities on my birthday. Scroll down to get the links. They’re completely FREE! It’s amazing how those milestone celebrations tend to bring about...
by Jamie Parker | Aug 24, 2019 | Communication & Connection, Lean Leadership, People Development
“There’s no crying in baseball!” It’s the iconic line in A League of Their Own when Coach Jimmy Dugan (Tom Hanks) shouts in exasperation as one of his players bursts into tears. Although he had just yelled horribly derogatory judgments at her, he can’t believe that...
by Jamie Parker | May 4, 2019 | Lean Thinking
One year ago. That’s when I took the leap – transitioning from the corporate world to starting my own Lean leadership training, coaching, and consulting practice. This last year was full of highs, lows, and lots of learning. People often say that you are most prepared...
by Jamie Parker | Jun 30, 2018 | Communication & Connection
The scene from “A League of Their Own” is one that most of us can recount on spot. A player begins crying, and Tom Hanks responds: “Are you crying? Are you crying? There’s no crying in baseball!” It’s like this in business, too. When in reality, business is personal....