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There’s More Than One Way to Tie a Knot– The Power of the Observer

August 7, 2014 By Croft Edwards - No Comments

A quick little story about how our observation of things can serve us, and at the same time, limit us. I built a free floating wooden raft for my daughters to play on up at the lake. It was a simple, fun vacation project, a chance for me to find some flow (That state of being, a high ...

Why we need more leaders in Flow!

July 31, 2014 By Croft Edwards - No Comments

"Yesterday, there was a wall of Tesla patents in the lobby of our Palo Alto headquarters. That is no longer the case. They have been removed, in the spirit of the open source movement, for the advancement of electric vehicle technology.” -Elon MuskYou are a senior leader at a major automotive manu ...

The #LeadershipFlow Methodology

July 16, 2014 By Croft Edwards - No Comments

I have been working to understand how flow expresses itself in great leadership and applying my discoveries in my coaching conversations. This post is an overview of my methodology thus far. I am continuing to go in search of stories and science to advance my understanding, so if you have any thou ...

My Stomach Told Me to do it! What is Yours Telling You?

July 8, 2014 By Croft Edwards - No Comments

Have you listened to your gut lately? I did and here is a new future I am declaring--I am officially retiring from the Army after 22 years. I had planned on joining another reserve unit, had been accepted, and all I needed to do was to sign the document, and my journey would begin again. The problem ...

Are You Coachable? 4 Questions you May not want to Answer!

June 30, 2014 By Croft Edwards - No Comments

“One of the most important things about leadership is that you have to have the kind of humility that will allow you to be coached.” Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank.The above quote comes from the new President of the World Bank as he tries to change the culture of the World Bank chroni ...

Elon Musk, A Leader with Vision

June 25, 2014 By Croft Edwards - No Comments

"Technology leadership is not defined by patents, which history has repeatedly shown to be small protection indeed against a determined competitor, but rather by the ability of a company to attract and motivate the world’s most talented engineers.” Elon MuskI just recently read Elon Musk’s blo ...

Taking off My Mask of Leadership!

June 16, 2014 By Croft Edwards - No Comments

I have been recently involved in deep transformational coaching of my body, via the Strozzi Institute. This work has focused on how I show up as a leader. As a result of the sessions, I have come to recognize the literal mask that my facial muscles have been wearing. This mask has been pow ...

Trust, what is it good for? Absolutely everything. Part 2

June 9, 2014 By David Hasenbalg - No Comments

Part 2 of a 2 part series.“If you don't have trust inside your company, then you can't transfer it to your customers.” - Roger Staubach, Real Estate Entrepreneur and Hall of Fame QuarterbackIn part 1 of this series on trust (http://croftandcompany.com/trust-good-absolutely-everythi ...

What would be said in your Eulogy? The Character of Dr. Jack Ramsey

May 2, 2014 By Croft Edwards - No Comments

Two stories from the National Basketball Association have caught my attention in the last few weeks:One, in case you have been living in a cave, involves the Los Angeles Clippers team owner, Donald Sterling, and racial comments he has said in a private conversation. This story has been seemingly, t ...

7 Pitfalls that Undermine Professionals

April 21, 2014 By Marc Smith Sacks - No Comments

7 Pitfalls that Undermine Professionals A Leader’s lament: “My boss doesn’t set me up for success...” My response: “I imagine you feel frustrated, because you see your possibilities as limited, but you are focusing on what your boss doesn’t do for you, rather than on what ...

There’s More Than One Way to Tie a Knot– The Power of the Observer

Why we need more leaders in Flow!

The #LeadershipFlow Methodology

My Stomach Told Me to do it! What is Yours Telling You?

Are You Coachable? 4 Questions you May not want to Answer!

Elon Musk, A Leader with Vision

Taking off My Mask of Leadership!

Trust, what is it good for? Absolutely everything. Part 2

What would be said in your Eulogy? The Character of Dr. Jack Ramsey

7 Pitfalls that Undermine Professionals

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