Braelyn International, Inc.

Vicious Circle or Virtuous Circle?

braelyn — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 05:49:46 +0000

According to Wikipedia’s entry about vicious circles, they “have feedback loops in which each iteration of the cycle reinforces the first… These cycles will continue in the direction of their momentum until an exogenous factor intervenes and stops the cycle.” I have found that many companies are so preoccupied with putting out fires that they are unable to be proactive which leads to more fires to put out. They do not have the time, budget, or energy to focus on moving toward higher levels performance and profits. Often times it is the company that most needs to focus on strategic planning and development that puts it on the “back burner for now.”

On the contrary, companies with a firm commitment to development tend to find themselves in virtuous circles. By focusing on what is possible instead of the latest crisis, they expand their opportunities exponentially.

When I see a company floundering in a vicious circle like this, I want so much to be the “exogenous factor” that ”intervenes and stops the cycle.” Sadly, there is not usually an openness in such companies to receiving counsel. It is as though the company is unable to see the cycle. It usually takes more drastic “exogenous factors” such as firing a CEO or laying of employees to break the cycle. These actions can cost more than simply taking the time to step back, take a look at what’s happening, get clarity about what needs to happen, and create a deeper plan of attack.

Are you a manager or a leader?

braelyn — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 04:01:51 +0000

Leadership is critical to CEOs and owners in accomplishing the results required for business success. CEOs must learn the balance between management and leadership. Management tells employees to do a familiar task. Leadership asks if they are willing and inspires their motivation to accomplish the unknown. Leadership is about moving organizations one person at a time into learning new skills or creative adventures with new outcomes. Leadership allows individuals with their passion for excellence to show up to create a competitive edge.

What has confusion cost your business?

braelyn — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 16:44:50 +0000

On a personal level communication is the most important tool for effectiveness in your business. The results that are produced by understanding ideas between individuals or groups are critical to any endeavor you undertake. Exact execution of simple tasks or complex projects is most easily and cost effectively accomplished when concepts and ideas are completely understood. When clarity occurs all the time, is repeated at every interaction in your business, and is the foundation of the culture and how things are always done inside your organization it thrives. Teamwork and employee loyalty are improved. Projects are consistently successful. A reputation for excellence, precision and real customer service is built. The result is increased revenues.

Why Hire an Executive Coach?

braelyn — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 20:42:13 +0000

Does Your Vision of the organization you manage match reality? Ask yourself where you want your company to be, then look at where it is right now. If there is a difference and you’re ready to find a better way, we can help.

The best athletes have always used coaches to refine their skills and achieve repeated success. Business leaders like yourself now use the benefits of coaching to improve their company’s bottom line, market position and quality of life.

Improvements come because coaching is a process that puts light and perspective on the road ahead. It helps you see and create new opportunities.

Client-Coach Partnership

braelyn — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 20:43:06 +0000

Coaching is a partnership for results between the client and the coach. Together we explore the existing goals and visions for the organization and the individual. We also look at the present situation. Then we discover the skills and actions necessary to shift from the present to the desired achievements.

Part of the transformation is tactical. This aspect includes marketing, effectiveness, strategic planning, and balance. Some of the transformation is actually personal belief systems that need changing to allow growth in the organization. We work at both levels with our clients.

We offer the honesty, directness, insight and support needed for each transition. Some of the client successes have been exactly what was wanted, other successes have been profound.