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• Flip Flippen: Integrity Is the Leadership Advantage
  Flip Flippen - Wednesday, June 23, 2010 9:00 - 1 Comment

  What if there was a competitive advantage that you and many others often overlook? It’s not related to a certain degree or training, nor is it about time management or managerial skills.

  It’s a trait we’re familiar with, but few of us have truly mastered: integrity. Do you think that integrity and honesty are a competitive advantage in today’s marketplace? Last week, I sat with many of the leaders of Wall Street as this was discussed in a very candid format. The answer was a resounding YES! Every person on the panel agreed that integrity and honesty were an advantage.

• Flippen: You Can Learn a Lot While Standing in Sewage
  Flip Flippen - Friday, March 26, 2010 9:00 - 10 Comments

  One of the most defining behaviors of consistent high performers that we study such as Gary Kelly, president and CEO of Southwest Airlines, is internal drive. I know that may not surprise you, but let me tell you how critical it is. On our proprietary executive assessment tool, Gary’s self-assessment and his 360-degree assessments were above the 90th percentile, which means he is well above average on his need to accomplish tasks, to go above and beyond, and to spend his time wisely.

• Flip Flippen: Separate Great Leaders from Typical Leaders
  Flip Flippen - Monday, March 8, 2010 11:00 - 10 Comments

  There I sat, listening to a business friend who had not received the promotion that he had hoped and worked for. He was obviously disappointed and seriously considering a move to a different organization.
  He made it clear that the person the board had chosen was not qualified to lead. In fact, my friend was positive [...]

• The Advantage of Being Quiet
  Flip Flippen - Monday, February 22, 2010 16:00 - 19 Comments

  I couldn’t believe he wouldn’t stop talking. I had been in his office for a full 45 minutes, and he had not stopped once to ask anyone else’s thoughts or to even get a response. Finally, the meeting came to a close and I had the fortunate or unfortunate opportunity to meet with him one [...]

• Creating Safety in Your Organization
  Flip Flippen - Monday, February 8, 2010 14:13 - 3 Comments

  Did you know that when people feel safe, they perform better? Have you ever stopped to think that if you could help people feel safe with you, they would perform better for you? That does not mean that you lower your expectations or accept sub-par performance or that you start every meeting with Kumbaya.
  You see, [...]

• Four Key Questions for Identifying Key Talent
  Flip Flippen - Friday, January 22, 2010 17:56 - 7 Comments

  We have some real superstars in our company. As company president, I hope I know who they are!
  How do you find talent within your organization? We have a few questions we ask each of our success center directors each year.
  First, we go through each employee in their team and ask, “Would you enthusiastically rehire this [...]

• The Five Laws of Personal Constraints
  by Guest Blogger Flip Flippen
  SUCCESS staff - Monday, September 21, 2009 8:30 - 3 Comments

  The Five Laws of Personal Constraints by Guest Blogger Flip Flippen

  There’s a reason swimming with barbells isn’t an Olympic event.Yet most of us attempt something just as illogical—we strive to reach our potential without first getting rid of the traits that weigh us down.The greatest swimmer in the world couldn’t do much more than tread water unless he or she lets go of the barbells. It wouldn’t be the swimmer’s great abilities that determine the level of success but rather the weights that hold him down. In exactly the same way, things other than our talents, personality or academic achievements play a greater role in determining how far we go in our professional careers and personal relationships. In a recent article I wrote for SUCCESS magazine, I included a quiz for the readers that must be completed in 10 seconds or less. It was a simple question: