by Bruce Hodes and CMI | Jun 16, 2020 | Article, General
I have offered myself as a resource for clients and others as we all generate ourselves in this new reality. What follows are some thoughts and things that I have discovered and seen as I listen and coach people who feel stuck. The intention is that these...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | Jun 15, 2020 | General
He is a wisp of a boy turning into a man…. a reddish barely visible beard on his chin, hair unkempt, a torn gray shirt. He is sun burned, gaunt. Climbing slowly up the rigging he arrives. On top of the crow’s nest he looks out. He sees nothing. Been out at sea since...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | Jun 11, 2020 | Article, General
My intention is that during these remarkable Abnormal times you, your families, and your organizations stay present, safe, focused, and healthy. As we grapple with the protests and George Floyd’s Murder, words did not come to me. My colleague, Laura McAlpine,...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | Jun 1, 2020 | General
Consider this question: if you were chartering a private plane, would you rather it was flown by a competent pilot or by a member of the business owner’s family? In this scenario, who really cares about family affiliations? You most likely want the best person for the...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | May 20, 2020 | Article, General
The article below was published in Forbes Magazine’s May 14th issue. It is featuring one of our clients, Phil and David Schmidt of TPH Global Solutions. This is a demonstration of pivoting and resilience in these new times and in dealing with these new...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | May 11, 2020 | General
Here are some additional thoughts for colleagues on the Pandemic…. “Expect the pandemic to lighten up some over the summer and return in the fall, possibly far stronger, as it combines with the regular flu season. Expect everything to remain the way it is...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | May 8, 2020 | Article
I know that you are engaged and dealing with the next phase of this pandemic and the new abnormal. This was written by a colleague and I think it has a lot of great messages. Feel free to share and discuss with your leadership teams. While I did send you the...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | May 7, 2020 | General, Teambuilding
What follows is my latest thinking on what we are dealing with. Please let me know your thoughts and feedback. I would love to hear from you. Blue sky… I am standing in the sun’s warmth on a grassy bank with a steep decline overlooking a meandering river. A...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | Apr 28, 2020 | General, Teambuilding
A Client of mine did the survey below and I thought you might be interested. It is a creative idead and could give you good feedback. You might want to conduct this type of survey to see how your organizational community is feeling. Employees could respond with:...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | Apr 28, 2020 | Article
I have offered myself as a resource for clients and others as we all generate ourselves in this new reality. What follows are some thoughts and things that I have discovered and seen as I listen and coach people who feel stuck. The intention is that these insights...
