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Stop Your Excuses and Do the Work

July 14, 2015 By Chip Valutis

"I don't know how!" said Bob. "Oy Veh", thought Chip Some background... A client (Bob) and I were talking about how he never has enough time to work bigger issues. I suggested he better utilize his staff. This frees his time for more value-added contributions. In essence, be a "coach" instead of a "player." I recommended he conduct mid-year performance reviews to … [Read more...]

To Be or To Do – That is the Question…

June 16, 2015 By Chip Valutis

You, like many, have mastered the "To Do" list. Good for you, but I say - "So what?" What really matters is your "To Be" list - and most don't even have one. Let me explain. To Do lists are filled with task-driven chores. These are the 'necessary evil' of every day, week or week-end. They represent your conscious reminder of the myriad of chores, phone calls, errands, … [Read more...]

Is Consensus Decision-Making Slowing Down your Team? Try these 6 Steps to Faster Agreement

June 9, 2015 By Chip Valutis

"Okay, good discussion, do we have consensus?" asks the Team Leader. Most nod yes and glance expectantly around the room. Then, in an all-to-predictable manner, a member of the Team says, "I'm just not sure - it seems to me there must be a better way." You hear the oxygen and energy get sucked out of the room. Team members close their eyes in quiet desperation and the Leader … [Read more...]

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About Chip Valutis

About Chip

As a Psychologist working in industry, I have heard and seen it all.

I’ve worked with Fortune 500 Companies as well as smaller, entrepreneurial enterprises. I coach CEOs and first time leaders. I develop new leadership teams and/or help teams who have lost their effectiveness. I work at an organizational level addressing complex systemic challenges and at an individual level helping leaders learn to lead.

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