Synergy Executive Education

 The Ultimate Connection . Human connection is an essential element for success, both personally and professionally. Strong relationships with ourselves and others create a foundation for emotional and social intelligence, fostering a deeper understanding of our emotions, actions, and reactions. By cultivating self-awareness, individuals are better equipped to navigate life’s challenges, making decisions that align with their values and goals. This internal connection also enhances empathy and the ability to relate to others, which is crucial for building meaningful external relationships. Emotional intelligence, the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions while recognizing the emotions of others, is vital for healthy communication and conflict resolution. When we form authentic connections, we create environments where mutual respect and trust thrive, enabling collaboration and growth. Respect in relationships fosters interpersonal synergy, where the strength...

 Team Training and the Bodybuilder A bodybuilder recently searched for a dog leash. After he examined it he asked, “Is this leash strong?” The Clerk grinned and said, “Are you?” He smiled back with a surprising, “Sometimes.”  All teams have strengths and weaknesses. Recognizing areas of concern is difficult since organizations are often overwhelmed and too close to the situation. Chris Alexander through Synergy Team Power, facilitates the change discussion through books, mentorships, and presentations.  In the book Synergy Strategic Planning; A Blueprint for Organizational Planning and Execution, Alexander provides a series of ideas to keep the Team interested, motivated and strong. The fresh interactive approach insures the philosophy becomes a part of the corporate culture. Change becomes understood and accepted, not resisted.  Companies make the mistake of thinking everyone will see the benefit of change. They assume that everyone’s goals, aims and wishes are alig...

 To lead means to walk out and show the way Extract from "Synergy Team Power The 5 Success Habits of High Performance Business Teams" There is a large difference between a manager and a leader. Many organizations know how to manage. It’s always been done this way. As a Manager, I tell you what to do. You either successfully complete the task or get fired.  The Leader is committed to guiding the Team which involves a great deal more than setting up schedules and assigning tasks. Only through the development of leaders-not managers-can a company develop into a high performance organization.  Workplace leadership is common in high-performance teams because each individual is a leader within their specialty, within their core competency. Good Leaders are confident in their area of expertise and direct accordingly. They allow individual Team members to use individual experiences to solve a problem while suggesting appropriate action. Again, the Team is not dictated to but insp...

 Gratitude Extracts from "Creating Extraordinary Joy" An attitude of gratitude speaks more about the character of the person than the act itself. Gratitude is a positive, uplifting and thankful view of life. It says we are happy to be here and that we are grateful for life's smallest blessings. All too often, we are unable to feel gratitude, because we live in a world where gratitude and thankfulness are seen as weaker, softer elements which are not to be displayed. It is sad times we live in when we cannot realize how good we have it. By comparison, the average American family has the best standard of living in the world. The majority of people have one or even two cars per household - wall to wall carpeting, chairs, tables and appliances, Mickey Mouse, laughing and snoring Elmo, Miss Piggy, Barbie and Ken, the latest Nintendo game and the Internet. For the big kids, burgers at 40 cents and ecoli bacteria for an extra dime. We have the faste...

 Fun Is Serious Business “Here we go again; I wonder what it is this time.” thought Maryann. She had just been summoned once more to June’s office. June was her new boss and Divisional President and had a dislike for all things H.R. She would refer to it as the touchy-feely department.  Maryann took a deep breath, straightened up, and confidently walked into June’s office, “You wanted to see me.” “You bet! It’s about your agenda for the quarterly quality meeting. What the hell is this about a game? I don’t agree with it!” “What’s the problem?” “Well,” June said sarcastically, “I don’t know if you have noticed, but business sucks and you want to play a game. What’s that all about?” Maryann detested June’s leadership style and realized instantly that this was going to be another one of June’s you-will-change-it-modify-it-until-I-like-it-confrontational meetings. What a control freak! Unlike all the other times, Maryann thought, “I’m ready to take her on! She won’t bully me this ...

 Decisions that could have saved more lives from the Titanic!  The Sampson was 7 miles away from the Titanic when they heard the distress call but because the crew had been hunting seals illegally and  didn't want to be caught, so they never responded to the Titanic’s SOS.  The captain and crew on this ship represents those who are so self-absorbed and deep in their need to satisfy their greed, that all rational and moral reasoning diluted and clouded their ability to recognize the dire need of the passengers on the Titanic. The decision made by this crew … that saving lives was less important than receiving a fine for illegal fishing is not any different to decisions made in business where self-serving interest will cloud ethical judgement.     The SS Californian   This ship was only 14 miles away from the Titanic, but because the conditions weren't favorable and it was dark, the crew convinced themselves that nothing bad was really happenin...

 None are so blind! The Marketing Manager told the Sales Manager, “The grass is blue.” The Sales Manager replied, “No, the grass is green.” The discussion became heated, and the two decided to submit the issue to arbitration, so they approached a well-known and wise Business Guru! As they approached the Guru the Marketing Manager stated loudly “Mr. Guru,  isn't it true that the grass is blue?” The Guru  in his wisdom said: “Do you believe the grass is blue?” The Marketing Manager continued: “Yes, I do but the Sales Manager disagrees with me, contradicts me, and annoys me. I would like to report him  to HR -he needs to change his disruptive behavior.” The Guru then declared: “If you believe the grass is blue and you are adamant about it, then it will be blue, and if you feel the Sales Manager is disruptive set up a meeting with HR and let them meet with you and him to discover the truth.” The Marketing Manager  jumped with joy and went on his way, content and rep...

 It’s Good to Be King Volume 15, Number 4                                    April 2024                                www.busjournal.com                                                              Extracted  from “Synergizing Your Business -                                                                   5 Outrageous and Outstanding Bridges to Power Up Your Business”        ...

 Enhancing a presence and THRIVING in a softer market by Vanessa Besack  Chris Alexander, president of Synergy Executive Education, says those in the real estate industry will have to evaluate their internal networks and create customer- driven cultures to survive.  As the real estate market slows nationally and consumer confidence begins to wane, professionals in the real estate industry are being forced to evaluate their strategies in order to thrive in a softer market.  Among the most important elements to focus on is creating a customer- driven culture that focuses solely on exceeding expectations, says Chris Alexander, President of Lake Forest, Calif.-based Synergy Executive Education and sought after speaker in the industry.  “Great companies understand that a customer-driven culture is like glue that holds everything together and keeps loyal customers coming back during tough times,” said Alexander.  “To stay at the top of the market makes good busin...