This week, history was made at the Flippen Group! We are honored to announce six districts have received the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School District award for the 2019-2020 year. Every campus in each of these districts has received the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools award for this school year. We congratulate all […]
5 years ago
The Flippen Group is honored to recognize 286 campuses have received the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools award for the 2019-2020 school year. We celebrate campuses that go above and beyond in building a safe and welcoming environment where students are relationally connected and eager to learn by annually selecting Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools. Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School awardees are evaluated […]
5 years ago
Educators today are facing constant change and complexity – charged not only with motivating and encouraging each other, but also redesigning an infrastructure to serve students. The Flippen Group is prepared to serve you and your team with relevant virtual solutions that meet your current needs for sustaining culture and relationships whether your campus is […]
5 years ago
Over the last 30 years, Flippen Group has brought Capturing Kids’ Hearts tools and processes to thousands of campuses nationwide, teaching culture-building behaviors that transform classrooms into high-achieving centers of learning where kids want to be. Educators face an ever-growing challenge of creating safe and culturally responsive learning environments while encountering a myriad of outside pressures. The demand to […]
5 years ago
“In my opinion, Capturing Kids Hearts has changed the culture of how we do business. We are very kid-focused, very focused on all kids’ success, very focused on our staff working with kids and adults in a very positive manner,” Pickard said. “It is why Kentwood works from a team perspective.”
5 years ago
Splendora ISD is making a difference in the lives of their students by building relationships that start early. Campuses in the district are being transformed by Capturing Kids’ Hearts implementation; after one year of the program at Peach Creek Elementary, referrals dropped by 50%.
5 years ago
As leaders, we rarely admit our fears. We’re concerned about what people will think. We struggle with our doubts alone: Do I have what it takes? What should I do about this? Who can I safely ask for help? Research shows that we all long for leaders with the courage to be vulnerable, to admit […]
5 years ago
Flippen Group Corporate Services has rebranded as “Teamalytics” to better convey their expertise: using analytics and coaching to remove the obstacles holding teams back so they can have fun, hit goals, and earn more. Over the last 29 years, the Flippen Group has analyzed behavioral data from more than 500,000 people and consulted with 1000’s […]
5 years ago
Has your boss ever given you a compliment that you knew was not sincere? Maybe it was an awkward social situation where they felt pressure to say something nice about you. Or maybe it was a thinly veiled attempt to get you to do even more at work. Maybe you felt a bit insulted as […]
5 years ago
Have you ever been seated in an airplane aisle seat and gotten whacked by someone’s backpack as they move by you? We have too. Some passengers realize what happened and quickly apologize, trying to be more careful as they keep going. Other are totally unaware of what they did and keep on whacking passengers as […]
6 years ago
Since 1990, campuses nationwide have experienced remarkable outcomes with Capturing Kids’ Hearts tools and processes, creating the socio-emotional safety conducive to learning. Now, through the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools and Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School District awards, the Flippen Group is recognizing and celebrating schools and districts that go the extra mile each day, building […]
6 years ago
Okay, class — time for a pop quiz! First question: What is the number one, top-of-the-heap, grand prize-winning factor that determines how engaged your employees are? Take a moment and write down your answer… You probably don’t need to be reminded of the importance of having an engaged workforce. Employee engagement not only affects retention, […]
6 years ago
On March 6, 2019, more than 5,800 high school student leaders from 30 school districts and 90 campuses gathered in The Theatre at Grand Prairie for LeadWorthy Live – an initiative bringing leaders, students, and educators to a stadium-sized classroom to learn, be inspired and challenged to #BeRemarkable! Keynote speaker and founder Flip Flippen joined with other special […]
6 years ago
Some of the people you work with annoy you, don’t they? At least one person. At least sometimes. Right? So what are you doing about them? Maybe you’re hoping those annoying colleagues will change. Sadly, real-life examples of annoying people becoming un-annoying are about as scarce as grass around a hog trough. Maybe you’re trying […]
6 years ago
Since 1990, campuses nationwide have experienced amazing outcomes with Capturing Kids’ Hearts tools and processes, creating the socio-emotional safety conducive to learning. Through the National Showcase Schools awards, the Flippen Group is again recognizing and celebrating schools that go the extra mile each day, building an environment where students are relationally connected and eager to learn. […]
6 years ago
The team you’re leading has changed whether you know it or not. Are you changing? If not, you probably haven’t learned the ONE skill that Gallup calls, “The No. 1 quality that makes a manager great.” This is the ONE quality or skill your team most wishes you had. Do you have it? You are […]
6 years ago
We’ve all known executives who have derailed or blown-up their careers by the way they behaved. (Jeff Skilling or Martha Stewart come to mind as extreme cases.) But, have you ever asked yourself if you are vulnerable to a similar fate? Many leaders end up in a ditch despite having received numerous opportunities along the […]
6 years ago
Does your leadership style drive your team to achieve business results AND encourage them to contribute and evolve their individual talents? How would your team respond to this question about you? You probably already believe that developing an “outcome-based culture” is better than relying on the old “command-and-control” management style, if the goal is maximizing […]
6 years ago
On November 7, 2018, more than 4,600 high school student leaders from over 33 school districts and 89 campuses gathered inside the Berry Center in Cypress, TX for LeadWorthy Live – an initiative bringing leaders, students and educators to a stadium-sized classroom to learn, be inspired and challenged to #BeRemarkable! Keynote speaker and event […]
6 years ago
Walk into any classroom at Southern Middle School and it won’t be a minute before a student pops up from a desk to request that you sign the social contract.
6 years ago
Do you know how important accurate self-awareness is to your executive career? A recent Cornell University study of senior executives at companies with revenues from $50 million to $5 billion concluded that, “A high self-awareness score was the strongest predictor of overall success.” Self-awareness can be the difference between growing revenue and profitability — or […]
6 years ago
You’ve probably heard the average person uses only 10% of their brain. It’s an intriguing and promising idea. It’s also a myth. 🙂 Modern science has demonstrated that most of our brain is being used most of the time. As the field of neuroscience continues advancing, we’re also learning more about the relationship between the […]
6 years ago
Does your team WANT to work for you? Or do they fear you and secretly dislike your leadership? A recent Harvard Business Review (HBR) article suggests that leaders with organizational power can “become overly obsessed with outcomes and control, and, therefore, treat their employees as means to an end.” Picture the managers described in this […]
6 years ago
If you asked your top ten high-potential rockstars how you can ensure they stick around, do you know what they’d say? According to Gallup’s State of the American Manager report, five out of ten would tell you “Give me a better manager” (if they felt safe enough, that is!) The report states, “One in two […]
6 years ago
How many key High-Potentials on your team are about to leave? Do you know? Or just think you know? Even if they’re not leaving physically, how many have disengaged and left the proverbial building mentally? According to Gallup, employee disengagement represents “a stunning amount of wasted potential, given that business units in the top quartile […]
6 years ago
If you’re a CEO, you’re probably not working with an executive coach on your leadership skills but wish you were, according to a Stanford University survey reported in Harvard Business Review (HBR). “Two-thirds of CEOs don’t receive any outside advice on their leadership skills, and yet almost all would be receptive to suggestions from a […]
6 years ago
As a senior leader, what if you could personally improve the productivity of 40% or more of your workforce…would you do it? You probably can! Because as a senior leader, you’re probably over-stressing your team and don’t even realize it. According to the annual stress surveys published by the American Psychological Association, stress has become […]
6 years ago
Ever wonder why your team seems bored during your meetings? Or why they check their creativity and passion at the door when they enter your virtual or physical conference room? Here’s the likely answer. Senior leaders still do most of the talking during meetings. And you probably do, too. According to Stanford Business Professor Lindred […]
6 years ago
What would you do if you had a business process that was failing 82% of the time? And what if this failing process was costing your company buckets of money? According to the Gallup Business Journal, this is most likely what’s happening in your business when it comes to hiring managers. Gallup analytics have determined […]
6 years ago
In your company, do opposites attract, attack…or avoid each other? There are numerous examples of successful partnerships built on shared passions and skills. Bill Gates and Paul Allen were both enamored with computers and had a shared entrepreneurial spirit. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield were high school friends who both loved food and especially ice […]
7 years ago
If private equity partners came knocking at your door looking for a portfolio company, would your current leadership team make the cut? PE firms are all about accelerating growth and company valuation as quickly as possible. So are you. But in an increasingly competitive environment, are you prioritizing the leadership behaviors PE firms know accelerate […]
7 years ago
How much does your sales team benefit from feedback? We don’t mean, “How often do they get feedback?” We’re asking, “Do they get feedback in a way that actually increases sales?” Harvard Business Review (HBR) recently reported that busy sales managers are prone to giving curt feedback to their teams and primarily focusing on intention […]
7 years ago
Since 1990, campuses nationwide have experienced remarkable outcomes with Capturing Kids’ Hearts® tools and processes, creating the socio-emotional safety conducive to learning. Now, through the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools™ and Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School District™ awards, the Flippen Group is recognizing and celebrating schools and districts that go the extra mile each day, […]
7 years ago
Do you believe you’re an inspiring leader? If you answered ‘yes,’ you’re not alone. Data compiled from McKinsey Organizational Health Index indicated about 77% of upper management perceive themselves as inspiring. But most employees don’t agree with their leaders. A new survey published by Forbes Magazine found that 65% of employees would rather see their […]
7 years ago
More than 2,250 student leaders gathered for the second Leadworthy Live event to learn we all have a story to write – and the importance of making it a good one. On March 7, 2018, New York Times best-selling author, Flip Flippen, joined with other special guests to charge these young leaders to live remarkable […]
7 years ago
Would it surprise you to know that the widespread belief that Steve Jobs succeeded (in part) because he was overbearing, temperamental, and insensitive — is a myth?! More importantly, how has this myth shaped YOUR view of what successful executive leadership looks like? While it’s true that Jobs earned a reputation for his abusive behavior […]
7 years ago
What would you give to learn team leadership from one of the most prolific companies in the world (Google)? The tech giant completed a massive two-year study on team performance and revealed THE defining characteristic of successful teams. Paul Santagata, head of industry at Google, described this defining characteristic: “In Google’s fast-paced, highly demanding environment, […]
7 years ago
With over 25 years transforming campuses, the Flippen Group recognizes 134 campuses nominated for the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools awards.
7 years ago
It’s annual performance review season! (Groans from around the room…) Many team leaders hate giving negative feedback to their team members. Thus, they hate annual performance reviews. Negative feedback is no fun for either party. (No surprises there!) But, did you know that more than a THIRD of managers also AVOID giving positive feedback?! A […]
7 years ago
It’s budget-building time and we’re probably all thinking the same thing. How can I get even more out of my team in 2018? Have you ever wondered just how hard you could push a team without stressing them to the breaking point? An article by Karen Firestone in the May edition of the Harvard Business Review, called “How Leaders Can Push Employees Without Stressing Them Out,” suggests five best practices for driving your team hard WITHOUT sacrificing morale and engagement:
7 years ago
Have you ever wondered how to build teams that crush their goals? Google has cracked the code. An article by Michael Schneider in the July 2017 edition of Inc. magazine baits us: “Google Spent 2 Years Studying 180 Teams. The Most Successful Ones Shared These 5 Traits.” By way of background: Google researchers wanted to […]
7 years ago
Like you, I witnessed the recent devastation of Hurricane Harvey along the Gulf Coast and of Hurricane Irma in Florida. My thoughts go back to my experience as Chief of the US Army Corps of Engineers in the recovery effort after Hurricane Katrina. That recovery was a multi-year marathon that took incredible teamwork, perseverance, resources, and people helping people.
7 years ago
Recently, we witnessed one of the worst national disasters to hit the Gulf Coast of Texas. Because I live in Texas, and because our family and staff are so close to so many of the victims, it has become very personal to us. Now that the torrential rains have stopped, the rescues are slowing down, lives aren’t being lost, people are finding homes and trying to rebuild, I wanted to share some thoughts.
7 years ago
An article in the May-June 2017 edition of the Harvard Business Review, “What Sets Successful CEOs Apart,” confirms the Flippen Group’s findings in working with executive leaders of some of the world’s largest and most respected firms over the last two decades.
7 years ago
Since 1990, campuses nationwide have experienced remarkable outcomes with Capturing Kids’ Hearts tools and processes, creating the socio-emotional safety conducive to learning. Now, through the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools awards, the Flippen Group is recognizing and celebrating schools that go the extra mile each day, building an environment where students are relationally connected […]
8 years ago
Durham Public School administrators recently had good news to share with their board of education. Last fall, they implemented the Flippen Group’s Capturing Kids’ HeartsⓇ process at 12 elementary and middle schools, and are already reporting increased attendance rates, improvements in math and reading scores, and a 28 percent decrease in short-term suspensions. Principal Christy Boykin reported that while about 75 families left W.G. Pearson Elementary last year over concerns about behavior and attendance, this year over 120 have made this school their first choice in a recent magnet school lottery.
8 years ago
Since 1990, campuses nationwide have experienced amazing outcomes with Capturing Kids’ HeartsⓇ tools and processes, creating the socio-emotional safety conducive to learning. Through the National Showcase Schools awards, Flippen Group is again recognizing and celebrating schools that go the extra mile each day, building an environment where students are relationally connected and eager to learn. These 57 campuses are being considered for this honor for the 2016-2017 school year.
8 years ago
Since 1990, campuses nationwide have experienced amazing outcomes with Capturing Kids’ HeartsⓇ tools and processes, creating the socio-emotional safety conducive to learning. Through the National Showcase Schools awards, Flippen Group is again recognizing and celebrating schools that go the extra mile each day, building an environment where students are relationally connected and eager to learn. These 57 campuses are being considered for this honor for the 2016-2017 school year.
8 years ago
During this season, maybe the best gift you can give those closest to you is affirming words straight from your heart. Your friends, family, and colleagues would love to know that you appreciate them – especially this time of year! We have had a great year, and the main reason for that is you. We […]
8 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. Hi, I’m Flip Flippen! I’m the New York Times best-selling author of The Flip Side, and I’m a philanthropist, an entrepreneur, and I’m also a cowboy. I love history, and that’s what makes me think about today […]
8 years ago
Thunderbolt Middle School, in Arizona’s Lake Havasu Unified School District, recently received a visit from Flippen Group founder, Flip Flippen. This Founder’s Visit was part of the award and recognition the school received for their accomplishment at being named a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School for 2015-2016. Principal Mari Jo Mulligan expressed appreciation for […]
8 years ago
Jess Herbig, principal of Challenger Intermediate School in Goddard, Kansas, has a lot to smile about after being named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Challenger is one of 329 U.S. schools nationwide and even overseas, and one of only four in the state of Kansas to receive this […]
8 years ago
Flip Flippen recently made a trek to Alaska to congratulate students, teachers, administrators, and staff on being named a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School for 2015-2016. He was joined by Mat-Su Borough School District (MSBSD) Superintendent Gene Stone and Vern Hazard from the Flippen Group for these ‘Founder’s Visits’ to Sherrod Elementary School and […]
8 years ago
For decades, companies have been spending time and money on “employee performance optimization” efforts. The emphasis has been on identifying the unique traits of high-producing employees and replicating them in others. But a recent New York Times article by Charles Duhigg, “What Google Learned From Its Quest to Build the Perfect Team,” shed light on […]
8 years ago
If you’ve ever wondered how big a difference one teacher can make, then consider the story of Stanley Leone and his high school teacher, Monda Simmons. When Stanley first met Monda, he was a seventeen-year-old whose life had been filled with pain, poverty, violence, crime, abuse, and homelessness. His impossible home life and lack of […]
8 years ago
Flip Flippen loves kids and it’s evident in his recent visit to Johnson Elementary in Bryan, Texas. Johnson was one of eleven schools nationwide that was awarded the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School™ award for 2015-2016. In this video, Flip asks a few questions about the classroom Social Contract and learns what ‘promise’ and […]
8 years ago
“Students who are loved at home come to school to learn. Students who aren’t…come to school to be loved.” This quote by Nicholas A. Ferroni is all too descriptive of many schools. It underscores perhaps the primary issue facing educators today AND reveals the elusive explanation for why struggling schools often find it nearly impossible […]
8 years ago
Conner Creek Academy East, a K-6 charter school in Roseville, is one of just 11 schools nationally named a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School by the Flippen Group.
8 years ago
Using ideas from Capturing Kids’ Hearts, Missouri Valley elementary school teacher Mary Dickinson and her second grade students, all 19 of them, visited Longview Care Center on the morning of Friday, April 29, to sing songs to the residents and present them with a small hand-made gift.
8 years ago
Teachers face many challenges. They must raise the bar on student performance, all while competing against social, environmental, and outside pressures. A teacher cannot control what comes into their classrooms, so how do they create high-achieving students? They must capture their hearts. And at Royse City ISD teachers have been doing that since 2004.
8 years ago
The Flippen Group is pleased to announce that Dr. Chris White has been promoted to the position of chief science officer. With a master’s degree in economics, a Ph.D. in statistics, and a “statistically above-average” dose of humor, Dr. White exemplifies the perfect marriage of science and art that is so essential to effective content […]
8 years ago
Something completely new is happening in Florida this year, thanks to the foresight of three Flippen Group clients. Kitson & Partners, Florida Power & Light, and M3 Capital Partners have teamed up to build our nation’s first-ever solar-powered city. The planned development will eventually be home to approximately 50,000 residents. And at Flippen Group, our […]
9 years ago
Five years ago, Ash Fork began an initiative to transform the campus into an emotionally safe and relationally connected place for students, staff, and parents to come alive with a love for learning.
9 years ago
The Flippen Group, originators of the Capturing Kids’ Hearts program, has recognized Camp Verde Middle School as a National Showcase School. According to a statement from The Flippen Group, Camp Verde Middle School has transformed “into an emotionally safe and relationally connected place for students, staff, and parents to come alive with a love for learning.”
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. Hi, I’m Dr. Chris White, director of coaching and assessment at the Flippen Group, and I have a question for you. Have you ever had tension with someone? If so, there’s an itch you should have gotten, […]
9 years ago
Five years ago, R.B. Stall High School began an initiative to transform the campus into an emotionally safe and relationally connected place for students, staff, and parents to come alive with a love for learning. Stall leaders chose to partner with the Flippen Group to bring Capturing Kids’ Hearts to its campus. Through the program, teachers and staff learned processes to increase students’ connectedness with both peers and adults on campus. They also learned how to create a classroom environment where students are more excited to enter and learn every day.
9 years ago
In December 2015, Thunderbolt Middle School was informed it had been nominated for the Capturing Kids’ Hearts Showcase Schools Award for the 2015-2016 school year by the Flippen Group.
9 years ago
Taft High School transformed its campus into an emotionally safe and connected place for students, staff and parents, according to a College Station-based professional development organization.
9 years ago
Three years ago, Wasilla High School adopted a program called Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) of the Flippen Group, which equips all teachers and staff with the proper skills to go out of their way with the mission to create positive relationships with their students and improve lives. On April 7, WHS discovered that they had gone beyond and were selected as one of the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools.
9 years ago
Since 1990, campuses nationwide have experienced remarkable outcomes with Capturing Kids’ HeartsⓇ tools and processes, creating the socio-emotional safety conducive to learning. Now, through the Showcase Schools awards, Flippen Group is recognizing and celebrating schools that go the extra mile each day, building an environment where students are relationally connected and eager to learn.
9 years ago
Flippen Group founder and chairman, Flip Flippen, was named the 2016 Friend of Education by the Sam Houston State University College of Education at a black-tie event on March 11th, 2016, in Huntsville, Texas. Beginning in 2005, the annual event recognizes four selected alumni as Distinguished Educators and a single recipient for the Friend of […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. We’re launching this blog in April, so in honor of April Fools’ Day, let’s talk about some “Fool-ish” ways to start a tough conversation. All fooling aside. If you’ve been a leader for at least 10 minutes, […]
9 years ago
R.L. “Van” VanAntwerp, Jr., LTG (Ret.) was awarded the prestigious 2016 Golden Eagle Award for outstanding contributions to the engineering profession on March 10, 2016, in Alexandria, Virginia. The Golden Eagle has been presented annually since 1996 at the Golden Eagle Awards Dinner by the Society of American Military Engineers. VanAntwerp, Jr. retired from the […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. I’m Dr. Chris White, New York Times best-selling author and Ph.D. statistician. In a minute, I’m going to tell you the new year’s resolution that every leader needs to make, including you. But first, as we think […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. Hi, I’m Flip Flippen, New York Times best-selling author, Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and serial social entrepreneur. So, whose fault is it when you’re not receiving feedback, especially as a senior exec? Let me tell […]
9 years ago
General VanAntwerp was awarded the prestigious 2015 Gold de Fleury Medal by the US Army Engineer Regiment. General VanAntwerp was appointed chief of infrastructure and executive development for the Flippen Group in July 2011. In addition to serving clients as a senior consultant, he leads the infrastructure group. This group works with other organizations to develop teams and acquire resources needed to rebuild roads, waterways, schools, and utilities critical to improving the fabric of society.
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. Hi, I’m Flip Flippen, author of the New York Times best seller, The Flip Side. There are two films that I’ve gotten great lessons from, and I want to tell you the two lessons that I’ve learned. […]
9 years ago
Taft High School, located in South Texas, has been recognized as a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools nominee for 2015-2016. Students describe the school environment as a trusted ‘second family’ following implementation of the Capturing Kids’ Hearts processes – a move that has positively impacted students, staff, and parents. See the full story here. Congratulations […]
9 years ago
Thunderbolt Middle School, in Arizona’s Lake Havasu Unified School District, was recently recognized as a Capturing Kids’ Hearts Showcase Schools nominee for 2015-2016. Read the full article here. Thunderbolt began their initiative 5 years ago, transforming the campus into an emotionally safe and relationally connected place for students, staff, and parents. As a result of […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. Hi there, leaders! My name is General Robert Van Antwerp, a retired three-star general from the US Army. Today I want to share with you a message by Christopher Duzich, senior vice president of Hudson Energy, on […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. I’m Lee Bason, coach to Fortune 500 executives for 20 years, and I want to talk about the least important person in your organization and mine. You know, I think the ultimate measure of a leader may […]
9 years ago
At age 13, Stanley Leone was a hardcore gun-wielding veteran of violence, drugs, and incarcerations. By high school, he was a fearless gang leader, drug dealer, and street thug charged with felony assault. Stanley said, “I remember the police came to my school, handcuffed me, and took me to jail. Beneath my bad-boy talk, I was […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. Hi, I’m Chris White, a New York Times bestselling author and a Ph.D. statistician. Today, we’re talking about three reasons coaching doesn’t work. If I’m talking about three reasons coaching doesn’t work, I guess I should clarify […]
9 years ago
Creating high-performing classrooms is no easy task. The typical classroom is comprised of twenty or more students with diverse family backgrounds and expectations for behavior, randomly assembled into a cohort, and required to learn together. Too often, the impact of peer pressure and outside influences create a classroom culture that passively or even actively resists […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. Hello, I’m Lyle Wells, two-time National Basketball Coach of the Year, and I want to share with you today three two-letter words that the world’s most revered leaders use quite often. The first two-letter word is, “No.” […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. If you don’t want to miss the pie chart, watch the video! I’m Chris White, New York Times bestselling author and a Ph.D. statistician. Today, we’re talking about when it’s okay to be defensive. More and more research […]
9 years ago
Why do certain people reach higher and higher levels, while others struggle or just plug along at a lesser level of achievement? We decided to study as many highly successful people as we could to discover the differences: top performers on Wall Street and leaders in manufacturing, retail, and the military. We looked at top […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. Hi, I’m Dr. Chris White, best-selling co-author of The Flip Side and a Ph.D. statistician. Here are 6 Things That Should Never Go Together and 2 Surprising Things That Should. Well, the first two things that should […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this video instead of watch it, the transcript is available below. Hi, I’m General Van. I’m a retired three-star general with 39 years in the Army. My last job in the Army was as the Army Chief of Engineers. I want to talk to you today about connecting. Let’s think […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. What does real perseverance look like? As leaders, we’ll all face adversity and walk through deep water at some point. The question is, how will we handle it?. Hi there, education heroes! My name is General […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. What’s the difference between standards and rules? Which one of these is the fuel for world-class team performance? Hi there, education heroes! My name is General Robert VanAntwerp, a retired three-star general from the Army. In […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. As a leader, you place a high value on both your team and your mission, but can you tell me which is more important? Hi there, leaders! My name is General Robert VanAntwerp, a retired three-star general […]
9 years ago
Flip Flippen, founder and chairman of Flippen Group, has joined the Board of Advisors for The Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, California. The Drucker Institute is a social enterprise with a mission to “strengthen organizations to strengthen society.” About six months after Peter Drucker’s passing in late 2005, over 100 leaders gathered […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. How do you bring the best, most groundbreaking ideas into your organization? More importantly, does your organization freely share what it already knows? What is the value of relating deeply with your leaders? Hi there, education […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. I experienced 39 years in the military, and every day we used a ton of acronyms. You probably use them in your organizations, too. As if that isn’t enough, I made up two additional acronyms that every leader needs […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. How would you respond if the President of the United States looked straight into your eyes and asked, “What should I have done differently?” Hi there, leaders! My name is General Robert Van Antwerp, a retired three-star […]
9 years ago
R.L. “Van” VanAntwerp, Jr., LTG (R) was awarded the prestigious 2015 Gold de Fleury Medal by the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment. As the highest honor given by the regiment, the Gold de Fleury medal is named after François de Fleury, a French engineer who served the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and who […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. I bet you’ve heard a lot of advice as a leader on how to finish strong, but have you ever learned how to get things started right? Hi there, leaders! My name is General Robert VanAntwerp, a […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this video instead of watch it, the transcript is available below. Do you smile a little brighter when you hear your customers praise your organization? Hi there, leaders! My name is General Robert Van Antwerp, a retired three-star general in the U.S. Army. Today I want to share with […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this video instead of watch it, the transcript is available below. As a leader, does how you start something actually matter? And if so, how do you start things right? Hi there, education heroes! My name is General Robert Van Antwerp, a retired three-star general from the Army. […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this video instead of watch it, the transcript is available below. Are you a “Have to,” a “Want to,” or a “Get to” kind of leader? You may not realize it yet, but your answer to that question will change your attitude, your behavior, and how you lead. Hi […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. As a leader, one thing is quite unavoidable: people giving us feedback. It can be positive feedback. If so, pinch yourself! Or it can be so-called “constructive criticism.” It’s also why a simple, yet powerful tool called “The […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. We gave a little feedback to your boss…Oh! You’re welcome! Hi there, leaders. My name is General Robert Van Antwerp, a retired three-star general from the Army. Today I want to share with you a talk by […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. It’s one of the most powerful conversations you can have with a team mate to improve performance, and yet you can often start it off poorly. Do you know what it is? Hi there, leaders! My name […]
9 years ago
What if you could work alongside and be mentored by the second-highest ranking military officer in the United States? What lessons might you pick up on leadership and personal growth? Hi there, education heroes! My name is General Robert Van Antwerp, a retired three-star general in the U.S. Army. I’m thrilled to share with you […]
9 years ago
I have a confession to make; it’s a simple one with profound implications. I have wasted a lot of time in my life on low-value activities. I didn’t intend to waste it, but you and I both know that it’s all too easy to do. Hi there, leaders! I’m Dr. Debbie Emery, Leadership Process Executive […]
10 years ago
At age 13, Stanley Leone was a hardcore gun-wielding veteran of violence, drugs, and incarcerations. By high school, he was a fearless gang leader, drug dealer, and street thug charged with felony assault. Stanley said, “I remember the police came to my school, handcuffed me, and took me to jail. Beneath my bad-boy talk, I was […]
10 years ago
Hi, I’m Dr. Chris White, best-selling co-author of The Flip Side and a PhD Statistician. Here are 5 Things That Should Never Go Together and 2 Surprising Things That Should. The first 2 things that should NEVER go together are…Donuts and Seafood. This is not photoshop–I took this picture myself in a small town in […]
10 years ago
IN THIS VIDEO: 00:24 Inaccurate and Accurate Feedback 00:58 Accurate, BUT Poorly Said or Well Said Feedback 02:10 Inaccurate, BUT Poorly Said or Well Said Feedback 02:58 What’s the Best Response to Feedback Here? 04:02 #1 Dumb Thing Even Smart Leaders Do Hi, I’m Dr. Chris White, NY Times best-selling co-author of The Flip Side and […]
10 years ago
IN THIS VIDEO: 00:24 “But… Apology” 00:47 “I-Blame-You Apology” 01:05 “Conditional Apology” 01:27 “2-Worder Apology” 01:41 “Victim Apology” 02:02 “If Apology” 02:28 “Evaporating Apology” 02:43 “Interruption Apology” 03:15 #1 Dumb Thing Even Smart Leaders Do Hi, I’m Dr. Chris White, NY Times best-selling co-author of The Flip Side and a PhD Statistician. Here are 8 HUGE […]
10 years ago
In this video: (0:45) Pigtails & Penny Loafers (3:15) Summer Vacation (7:15) Big Impacts with Little Things Can you run a marathon? Maybe at one point in my life I could have, but not anymore. There’s no way! Well, what if I said that you could split up that distance and run it over a […]
10 years ago
IN THIS VIDEO: 00:21 Foolish Way #1 00:35 Foolish Way #2 01:37 Foolish Way #3 01:55 Clever Way #1 02:54 Clever Way #2 03:42 Clever Way #4 04:26 #1 Dumb Thing Even Smart Leaders Do Hi, I’m Dr. Chris White, best-selling co-author of The Flip Side and a PhD Statistician. Here are 3 Foolish Ways […]
10 years ago
IN THIS VIDEO: 00:19 Those With The Least Constraints…WIN! 00:38 Thousands Of Success Stories Prove The Secret To Winning 01:16 It’s Not The Lowest, It’s The Least 02:18 The Meaning Of Personal Growth 03:23 How To Lighten Your Leadership Load Today In my previous videos, we discussed the first four laws in the Five Laws of Personal Constraints. If […]
10 years ago
IN THIS VIDEO: 00:16 Personal Constraints Are Role Specific 00:40 Why You Don’t Want Me To Be Your Accountant 01:05 When Behaviors Become Constraints 02:42 How To Create A Plan to Overcome What’s Holding You Back In my previous videos, we discussed the first three laws in the Five Laws of Personal Constraints. If you haven’t watched them yet, […]
10 years ago
IN THIS VIDEO: 00:23 Wherever You Go, There You Are 00:56 Why Don’t We Just Focus On The Positive And Forget The Negatives? 01:54 What If You Were Really Good At Throwing A Baseball? 03:06 You Don’t Want The Fewest Constraints, You Want The Least Impacting 04:03 A Special Invitation For Leaders In my previous videos […]
10 years ago
Re-Post from February 1, 2007
Texas Partners Honor the “60 Best Companies to Work for in Texas” at Awards Luncheon
The 60 Best Companies to Work for in Texas in Order of Their Ranking:
1 Kaye/Bassman International Corporation, Plano
2 The Flippen Group. College Station
10 years ago
IN THIS VIDEO: 00:23 How Hunters Catch Monkeys In Africa 01:12 Many Of Us Can’t Or Won’t Address What’s Keeping Us Stuck 01:50 Think About This Question… 2:06 The 4 Groups of Executives 2:33 The Good News About Moving Into The Right Group In my last video, we discussed the first law in the Five Laws […]
10 years ago
Have you ever had a student in your school who struggled with learning? I’ve been there. Many teachers’ reaction is to tell them to just “study harder”. But you and I both know there’s more to it than a lack of effort.
Hi there, Education Heroes! I’m Dr. Debbie Emery, Leadership Process Executive at The Flippen Group, and today I want to share with you a talk by our founder, Flip Flippen. Flip is a psychotherapist and New York Times best-selling author, and in this talk with educators he explains how the brain is affected by stress and how that influences learning. Enjoy this talk, and I’ll be back in a few minutes!
10 years ago
IN THIS VIDEO: 00:02 An Unforgettable Outing With My Boys 01:08 One Balloon That Simply Can’t Get Off The Ground 01:53 I Know What It’s Like To Be That Balloon 02:46 Why You And I Can Feel Tied Down 03:39 The One Question You Need to Answer 04:14 How Talented And Capable People Are Short-Circuiting Their Success 05:38 Having […]
10 years ago
IN THIS VIDEO: 00:12 The One Thing You Lose 00:48 What Everyone Wants To Tell You 00:58 The Problem 01:06 A Quick Story About Feedback 02:38 Why Finding Out Where You’re Really Stuck Matters 03:03 How to Find Out The Truth 03:34 An Exclusive Invitation for Leaders When you make it into a leadership role, […]
10 years ago
In virtually every community of our country as well as places abroad people have been horrified by school shootings in recent decades. Questions are asked to which there are seemingly no rational answers for such senseless acts of violence. No complete answer exists to explain it or stop the shootings, bullying, and acts of violence. Nothing […]
10 years ago
Have you ever wondered what today’s middle and high school students really want their schools to be like on the inside? This video, produced by middle school and high school students in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, says it all and the truth may surprise you… We want to affirm and congratulate Mari Jo Mulligan, the principal of Thunderbolt Middle School […]
10 years ago
I hate to admit I need any medications, but when I do, I know one thing—take the right dose! The dominance trait in leaders, as with most behaviors, is the same way. We don’t want a passive, tentative person leading our organization. We also don’t want an overwhelming tornado in charge. For our discussion, dominance […]
10 years ago
Amy Spargo, Principal of Wasilla High School, cited Capturing Kids’ Hearts processes as the behavioral standard for Alaskan leadership in an Alaska Dispatch News article this week. Ms. Spargo has been a principal in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District for 13 years. Read the full article HERE. Congratulations to Amy Spargo and the entire team at Wasilla […]
10 years ago
Colt McCoy, Washington Redskins quarterback, and a long time friend and coaching client of the Flippen Group, was featured in the Washington Post this week. Congratulations, Colt! Full article here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/10/22/10-or-so-things-about-colt-mccoy-you-didnt-know-you-wanted-to-know/
10 years ago
Oatville Elementary School, one of six elementary schools in Haysville Unifed School District in Kansas, was recently recognized as an Exemplary High Performing School for 2014 by The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Read the full article HERE. Capturing Kids’ Hearts was one of two programs credited for a dramatic reduction in disciplinary interventions and improvement in academic achievement at Oatville […]
10 years ago
As educators, the more you move up, the lonelier it can be. And I don’t just mean you have less office mates or lunch partners! One of the biggest ways — and I would argue by far one of the most risky — is that we become lonely at the top in regard to having […]
10 years ago
As leaders in education, one thing is quite unavoidable: people giving us feedback! It can be positive feedback (if so, please pinch yourself!) or it can be “constructive criticism.” As I’ve studied feedback and have also been on the receiving end of a healthy dose myself, I’ve created a Feedback Tree that I think you’ll […]
10 years ago
I recently asked a group of school superintendents what they felt contributed to a person having a teachable heart. It seemed like a good question, since they are in the education business. What makes someone “teachable”? Of course, another word that works equally well is “coachable”. Pride is the enemy of a teachable heart. You […]
10 years ago
We are asked by teachers and administrators, “How do we motivate kids these days?” The answer is RELATIONSHIPS! This is a simple answer, however, not easy to carry out unless you have a set of tools that work for you. Why do relationships increase motivation? When students feel connected to an appropriate adult at home […]
10 years ago
Newtown, Connecticut was a symptom. So was Aurora, Colorado…and so was Columbine. I’ve spent much of my life working with troubled and hurting people. The first 16 years was with troubled and homeless kids, and gangs. We opened a free outpatient clinic to serve those with no access to mental health services. As the clinic […]
10 years ago
I met with a client recently who was facing some team challenges such as projects consistently being late, people lacking initiative and meetings being inefficient. When we looked at the full group’s Flippen 360 Profiles, it turned out they had a much higher than normal concentration of lower scores on our Flippen Profile’s Need for […]
10 years ago
Feedback Is Critical A while back I was packing to go out of town, and two of the boys were sitting on the ledge of the tub in our bathroom. They were giving me a hard time about what I was wearing, and I turned and looked in the mirror, commenting that I was sure […]
11 years ago
There we were, my boys and I, at a remote and rustic one room cabin in the hills with one of my best friends and his two boys. It was a weekend away to strengthen relationships, get in touch with nature, and pass on a few survival skills. We wore ourselves out hiking, fishing, chopping wood for […]
11 years ago
We all have constraints that are potentially hurtful and sometimes dangerous. What about a parent who isn’t nurturing enough to his or her children? Or a parent who is too nurturing and continues to enable inappropriate behavior by not setting adequate boundaries? What about a boss or a spouse who is defensive and not open […]
11 years ago
If you missed the first four parts of this blog series, here are the links to read them: The 5Laws of Personal Constraints: Law One The 5 Laws of Personal Constraints: Law Two The 5 Laws of Personal Constraints: Law Three The 5 Laws of Personal Constraints: Law Four Law Five: Those with the Fewest […]
11 years ago
If you missed the first three parts of this blog series, here are the links to read them: The 5 Laws of Personal Constraints: Law One The 5 Laws of Personal Constraints: Law Two The 5 Laws of Personal Constraints: Law Three Law Four: Personal Constraints Are Role Specific I was born with dyscalcula, a […]
11 years ago
If you missed the first two parts of this blog series, here are the links to read them: The 5 Laws of Personal Constraints: Law One The 5 Laws of Personal Constraints: Law Two Law Three: Our Personal Constraints Play Themselves Out in Every Area of Our Lives There’s a reason why I encouraged Peter […]
11 years ago
If you missed the first part of this blog series, click here to read it. Law Two: You Can’t Rise Above Constraints That You Don’t or Won’t Address There is an old story about how hunters catch monkeys in Africa. They hollow out a coconut, making sure the hole is just large enough for a […]
11 years ago
Our company has had the privilege of working with some of the most outstanding leaders of business, sports, and education of our time. The information we gathered told the same story: in every field talented and capable people were short-circuiting their own success. But they were also finding that they could fulfill their potential once […]
11 years ago
A few years ago I took my boys Matthew and Micah on our annual guys’ outing: a grueling, six-day, backpacking trip in the mountains of Colorado. The morning after we arrived in Beaver Creek, we went to the ski area where we would begin our hike. We put on our packs and began to head […]
11 years ago
How do personal constraints determine success? Simple. They set the limits for where you can ultimately go, no matter how gifted or talented you are. Your personal constraints—your conscious and unconscious limiting behaviors—hold you back and determine your ultimate level of success. Most of us know at least one person in life who possesses great […]
11 years ago
You may have read about Richie Incognito’s story in the media. He agreed to a paid suspension that ends his NFL season and the Dolphins are effectively ending his career with them by not offering him a new contract next year. The news media has spent the last four weeks calling out the veteran offensive […]
11 years ago
I have always been interested in what made some people successful while others just plugged along at a lesser level. Why does Tiger Woods continue to outperform other golfers? Why does Katie Couric continue moving up while others get fired? Why does Terry Bradshaw continue to be an anchor in broadcasting long after others […]
11 years ago
I want to share a really inspiring video with you. But first, let me give you a little background on this incredible story. I’ve known Case McCoy almost all his life. This is his Senior year as the quarterback for the University of Texas Longhorns and he’s leading his team to the Alamo Bowl against […]
11 years ago
What makes a company, organization, or institution great? What makes your teammates, clients, and everyone who knows you and knows about you to say you are definitely on that list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For?” The answer to both questions is simple to say but challenging to be: You need to be people centered […]
11 years ago
A few weeks ago, our family visited the George W. Bush Presidential Library in Dallas, Texas. I was struck by a letter on display from the late Senator Ted Kennedy to the newly elected President Bush. The letter, in part, stated: “…like you, I have every intention of getting things done, particularly in education and […]
11 years ago
Think about how often in life you try to explain your opinion on something and/or try to get someone to see a different perspective. Whether it’s a customer service agent you are trying to convince to make an exception, a meeting in which you are attempting to be heard, a political position you are explaining […]
11 years ago
After over 40 years of observing great and not so great leaders in the military, in government, in corporations, in education, and in sports, I can see some common threads shared by the great ones. They genuinely care for those they lead; they serve more than they are served; they inspire and give energy more […]
11 years ago
In a letter to Robert Hooke, Sir Isaac Newton used this expression with respect to his own accomplishments: “If I have seen further, it is only because I was standing on the shoulders of giants.” This phrase in its earliest known form was attributed to Bernard of Chartres who would say that “we [the Moderns] […]
11 years ago
Last week I took part in a two day Strategy Meeting here at The Flippen Group to do a check of our strength in three areas: Impact Strength (Our Clients) People Strength (Our Teammates) Financial Strength (Ability to Invest in Clients and Teammates) At the end of the second day our CEO asked me to […]
11 years ago
My apologies! A while back, I wrote a blog titled It’s the Box Top that introduced the “Big 4 for Leaders”—things that all great leaders do extremely well. Then I left you hanging by only talking about the first one! In that blog, I spoke of visionary leaders and their ability to describe the jigsaw puzzle box top […]
11 years ago
I almost honked at the car in front of me this morning. Again. I was being impatient, but for good reason. I made commitments and needed to get to work for a meeting. I left the house with plenty of time, but I didn’t account for the person in front of me going so slow […]
11 years ago
“No One Fights Alone” are the words on an unmistakably orange rubber bracelet I have been wearing for the last two months. A co-worker’s dad is going through a health crisis and I am wearing the family-designed bracelet as a sign of support and to keep him and his family in the forefront of my […]
11 years ago
When I was in The Military Academy at West Point for college, the Vietnam war was in full swing and many of America’s finest were being drafted. One of those draftees was a man named Arthur Ashe, a legend in the tennis world and active player on the pro circuit. Seems like he could have tried to […]
11 years ago
Far more often than you’d imagine, we discover that a competent president or CEO is struggling with “terrorism.” Who is the usual terrorist? A member of their own senior leadership team!! Invariably, the terrorist is a seriously talented but heavily constrained leader. In every case, this talented individual contributor is wreaking havoc with his/her boss […]
11 years ago
Before you skip over this because you aren’t a Chief Innovation Officer, answer this question: Is there anyone in your life that you’d rather not squelch their creativity and in fact would rather help it flourish? If you answered yes, then whether you are a parent, teacher, executive, or coach, this is for you. Achieving […]
11 years ago
While on vacation this summer I re-read Liz Wiseman’s bestselling book Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter. Wiseman contrasts leaders who multiply those around them with leaders who diminish their teams. Multipliers energize the people they work with and Wiseman’s research shows they multiply productivity by a factor of 2 as compared to […]
11 years ago
As I rolled down the streets of Port-au-Prince in Haiti, the sights and smells caused me to wonder “How could this be”? Walls of people as far as you can see and destitution in every direction. People were selling and bartering whatever they could—I couldn’t help but notice one man selling a half-full Gatorade bottle. […]
11 years ago
The famous astronaut Neal Armstrong once said, “You only have two problems when going to the moon: first, how to get there; and second, how to get back. The key is don’t leave until you have solved both.” Like you, I found myself smiling at the simplicity of this statement. Armstrong took one of the […]
11 years ago
On a recent business trip, I was talking to an owner of an organization about being prepared. How much preparation is needed? How damaging can it be when one is not prepared? How much should be invested in preparation? These were various questions being discussed and as the conversation came to a transitional point he […]
11 years ago
I just finished partnering with several MLB organizations for the annual amateur draft and the process of assessing athletic talent never ceases to amaze me. In baseball, you may have heard the term “five-tool player” used to describe the rare player that excels at all five of the major physical tools (Speed, Throwing, Fielding, Hiting […]
11 years ago
What is true conflict resolution? I encounter a lot of people who feel like conflict resolution involves sitting down with the other party and putting all of the facts on the table, expressing feelings, airing emotions and seeing if the other person can finally own their part. Wow, wouldn’t that be nice! I literally laughed […]
11 years ago
Coaching an individual or an organization to its highest potential is a prevalent request in the world of leadership development. There are four basic ingredients, each interdependent on the other: The sponsor The capable coach The motivated coachee (most importantly) The defined purpose towards which they are working The approach, time, and nature of the […]
11 years ago
The idea of an annual performance review frightens me like it does many, but most likely for different reasons. I am most afraid of the valuable time for improvement lost if critical feedback is withheld until the end of the year. It is also frightening that we work roughly 2,000 hours a year and only […]
11 years ago
The word team is greatly overused and misused. Truth is, few groups of people are actually teams. Most working groups reflexively call themselves teams because we use the word to describe people who are affiliated in what they do. A true team, on the other hand, works together simultaneously, is interactive, is mutually dependent, and often has interchangeable positions. […]
11 years ago
I’ve been in the leadership business for most of my life—from captain of the pee wee football team at age 10, to the West Point Corps of Cadets at age 21, to leading over 30,000 at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at age 60. I’ve read tons of books and articles about leadership and have […]
11 years ago
Most people don’t like receiving feedback, period. When being corrected it’s like we revert back to elementary school with our spelling test in front of us with a bunch of red X’s on it! And especially if we get feedback that we don’t agree with completely or don’t understand fully, it’s natural to be puzzled […]
12 years ago
Many people feel like you have to build a large amount of relational capacity with people before you can give them critical feedback. In fact, at The Flippen Group we teach the importance of this frequently (hopefully none of my colleagues read my blogs!). The truth is, I agree with building capacity first. Where the […]
12 years ago
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. I am what I am. Once a ______, always a _______. Is it really possible to change? Being in the leadership development industry, it’s a question I often get asked. It’s a question I’ve been personally fascinated with…is change really possible? Here’s what I’ve found over the […]
12 years ago
I have a question for you today: “Why Change?” In my work as an executive coach and corporate trainer, I try to get people to change every day. Ironically, eighteen years ago when I first sat down with Flip Flippen about my personality and my personal constraints, I wasn’t just a little bit defensive, I […]
12 years ago
The audience was a bit shocked when I opened my keynote by asking them to reach as high as you can. After everyone had their hand up, I asked them in a stronger tone to reach a little higher! Strangely enough, every hand reached a little higher. They laughed when I asked them, “What didn’t […]
12 years ago
Do you know how to show your appreciation to those you lead? Or, do you just think it and never express it? Lyle Wells walks through one of the Flippen Profile scales called the Need to Engage in Nurturing Behaviors. He breaks down what it means to express how you feel in a way that […]
12 years ago
In the movie Castaway, Tom Hanks played the character Chuck (spoiler warning!) who was in a plane crash over water and eventually floats up to an uninhabited island. Soon realizing he’s the only survivor and that rescue isn’t imminent, he begins searching for food and trying to build a shelter. Several items from the plane […]
12 years ago
I have three children, with the oldest beginning his senior year in high school. Some time ago, I began writing down comments, insights and various nuggets of information to share with my oldest son. During this timeframe, the list has grown into 11 Notes to Live By, and I’ll be blogging about various items on […]
12 years ago
In this short video, Dr. Chris White explores the question, “what is it?” What is the number one thing you could work on that would increase your performance and fulfillment? What is it that could help you overcome your personal constraints? What is it that drives you crazy about your co-worker? When you think about […]
12 years ago
In the last few years I’ve become more sensitive to the impact that loss has on individuals. Regardless of reason, whether war, depression, economics, death, illness or the other myriad of maladies that plague the human condition, when we are hit with traumatic and unexpected tough events, what is it that wells up and enables […]
12 years ago
In the 2012 Summer Olympics, the United States men’s basketball team won their second consecutive gold medal under coach Mike Krzyzewski. Coach K documented the beginning of this journey following the 2008 Olympics in a book entitled The Gold Standard. In the book, Krzyzweski discusses how he defined 14 behaviors that were essential for the […]
12 years ago
Someone once said: “People seldom improve when they have no model but themselves to copy.” I have been fortunate because I’ve had several outstanding mentors to learn from and copy! Truth is, I’ve gone further both personally and professionally than I thought I could because they thought I could! They were brains to pick, ears […]
12 years ago
Building deep relationships with people is very important and often taken for granted. Most people meander through the day without a specific plan on improving the relationships with those around them. Their day consists of attending staff meetings, responding to emails, answering the phone, confirming the travel plans, etc. In essence, you get caught up […]
12 years ago
Recently Roger Federer won his 17th Grand Slam tennis title at Wimbledon, the most prestigious tournament in the sport. Although I am not an avid tennis fan, I did want to watch this final as Federer is considered the greatest player of our generation. What struck me as I watched was the low percentage of […]
12 years ago
Lee Bason, partner and Executive Vice President at the Flippen Group discusses the need for feedback in leadership. Watch this insightful video and ask yourself, can you handle the truth?
12 years ago
How’s this for a challenging job? In this job, you have 60 minutes to complete the following…go: Pick up the phone, dial a stranger’s number Realize the stranger doesn’t want to talk to you (because their boss forced them to take part in this “growth opportunity”) Engage them despite their skepticism Talk about the toughest […]
12 years ago
First, let me explain what we do. We make people and organizations better. There isn’t anyone that we can’t help improve. That’s what we do. We help align their talent with their strategy so that they have the right people doing the right things. We do gap analysis on talent and we provide behavioral growth plans […]
12 years ago
A common occurrence when working in the leadership development industry as a speaker, consultant and executive coach is being privy to the leadership challenges, personal concerns and aspirations of clients, colleagues, and friends. The job hazard of my type of work is that when someone learns what I do, they say something like “Boy, I […]
12 years ago
Brad McCoy here at The Flippen Group was an extremely successful high school football coach for over two decades. I’m always fascinated by his stories and the techniques he used with those players. A few years ago, I was with Brad at a game. Not just any game, but his team was in the Texas […]
12 years ago
All great leaders do the following 4 things extremely well: They know where they are going. (VISION) They are able to persuade others to follow. (INFLUENCE) They meet people’s needs, get them unstuck. (SERVE) They grow successors. (DEVELOP) Today I want to talk about VISION. During most holidays, you’ll find a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle […]
12 years ago
In a speech recently, I was asked, “Why don’t we just focus on the positives and forget the negatives? I don’t like to think about the negatives so I think we should just focus on the good things that we do and try to do them better.” Well, that sounds good but the problem is […]
12 years ago
I have a question for you today: “Why Change?” In my work as an executive coach and corporate trainer, I try to get people to change every day. Ironically, eighteen years ago when I first sat down with Flip Flippen about my personality and my personal constraints, I wasn’t just a little bit defensive, I […]
12 years ago
You may remember the title as a quote from the movie, A Few Good Men, when Jack Nicholson’s character, after being challenged for the truth by a defense attorney played by Tom Cruise, shouts, “You can’t handle the truth!” There may be little, perhaps nothing, on the earth more precious than the truth. Unfortunately, the […]
12 years ago
The Dallas Cowboys routinely use a variety of sources to gather information on potential team members. But when they wanted to collect data that looked beyond a player’s ability to run, pass, or tackle, they enlisted the help of the Flippen Profile. Coach Garrett needed to ensure he recruited the ‘right kind of guys’ to join the Cowboys, and this quick online assessment offered profound insights into player behaviors and internal wiring.
13 years ago
M.B. “Flip” Flippen, President and Susan Flippen, CEO, The Flippen Group are named as Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 Award winners.
14 years ago
Read about a Delaware County school district in Pennsylvania that is using Capturing Kids’ Hearts as part of a plan to prevent bullying in schools
14 years ago
Superintendent Lance Stout of USD 480 in Liberal, Kansas credits Capturing Kids’ Hearts as one of the initiatives that helped his district make Adequate Yearly Progress for the first time in six years.
14 years ago
New principal, Dara Richardson plans to implement Capturing Kids’ Hearts school-wide at T.H. Johnson Elementary in Taylor, TX
14 years ago
Capturing Kids’ Hearts participant Marjorie Stealey has been named Virginia’s Principal of the Year and is now a finalist for National Principal of the Year.
15 years ago
Huffman ISD is currently working on a project that is dear to their hearts – and they hope to capture their students’ hearts while they are at it. (PDF)
15 years ago
FOX 17 in Muskegon, Michigan highlights their “School of the Week”, Timberland Academy
15 years ago
From closing the interview to landing the job, employers are looking for the full package. One high school in Enfield, Connecticut is helping students become young professionals.
15 years ago
Congratulations Todd Wirt, Mooresville High School Principal being named Administrator of the Year for the Mooresville School District, NC (PDF)
15 years ago
Read this exciting article (published in Spanish) regarding Flippen Group trainer, Omar DeLaRosa, recent Capturing Kid’s Hearts training in Kansas conducted fully in Spanish. (PDF)
15 years ago
Read how Capturing Kid’s Hearts program is promoting relationships at Travis Elementary School in Midland, TX. (PDF)
15 years ago
Read how Charles County Public Schools student suspensions decreased for the fifth consecutive year and why CKH is part of the reason!
15 years ago
Reaction to gun incident at Wyoming Park High School shows how much has changed in 10 years since Columbine school shootings Paul McCatty, director of safety and security for Kentwood Public Schools, talks about the 70 cameras and security system at East Kentwood High School. “It’s a great benefit to observe 70 locations in a […]
16 years ago
In an interview for SUCCESS Magazine, top Leadership Expert, Flip Flippen, weighs in on the question – “What practices do leaders execute daily, monthly and yearly to achieve success?” Read and learn how to become a more effective, admirable and dynamic leader – starting now!
16 years ago
Read about Flip’s strategies for identifying personal constraints and his plan for breaking free of them in an article for SUCCESS Magazine.
16 years ago
Marla McGhee greets Juan Torres and Calvin Anderson as they arrive for class at Hamtramck Academy. (Daniel Mears The Detroit News) Bonding with kids at heart of program Charter school tries ‘Capturing Kids’ Hearts’ to boost performance, cut discipline issues. By Jennifer Mrozowski, The Detroit News HAMTRAMCK — Marla McGhee stops each of her middle-schoolers […]
16 years ago
Read about Flip Flippen’s key note to George West ISD – Breaking Free of the Behaviors That Hold You Back.
16 years ago
Bobby Mullens, 17, a senior at Thomas Stone High School, greets Flip Flippen, founder of The Flippen Group and the Capturing Kids’ Hearts program. Flippen had a tour of the school, which has embraced his program over the years. Flippen feels positive touch during Stone visit Capturing Kids’ Hearts designer met with gratitude By Gretchen […]
16 years ago
Superintendent D. Joseph Joyner of St. Johns County School, Florida has been named Florida’s Superintendent of the Year for 2009 by the Florida Association of District School Superintendents. (PDF)
16 years ago
Read how Capturing Kids’ Hearts is making an impact on both the teachers and students at Kentwood Crestwood Middle School in Kentwood, MI.
16 years ago
Students at Windemere Park Charter Academy don’t start the school day with an assignment. They start with a handshake. The Lansing Township charter school this year started a program called, “Capturing Kids’ Hearts,” which aims to foster better relationships between school staff members and students. (PDF)
16 years ago
Read how Capturing Kids’ Hearts processes are helping to improve the culture at Paramount Charter Academy.
16 years ago
Congratulations to first grade teacher Dana K. Wagner of Anderson-Shiro Elementary who recently received the 2009 Distinguished Educator of the Year by Sam Houston State University… read how Capturing Kids’ Hearts helped her to make a difference in the lives of her students.
16 years ago
Stelle Claughton Middle School is being honored as one of ten national 2009 Breakthrough Schools by MetLife Foundation and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
16 years ago
New principal, Clyde Tarrence of Cañon City High School in Colorado continues the work of interim principal Clyde Webb with Capturing Kids’ Hearts. Staff members attended the three-day program that teaches staff about establishing a welcoming environment for students in the classroom and in the school. “It’s a whole different approach of how to address kids,” Tarrence boasts of his 10 staff members certified in Capturing Kids’ Hearts, and he hopes to eventually see certification of the entire CCHS staff. (PDF)
16 years ago
Congratulations to Assistant Principal, Ted Huff at Francis Howell Middle School in St. Charles, Missouri, a recent summer Capturing Kids’ Hearts program graduate whose school was recognized by the Character Education Partnership as a 2008 National School of Character. (PDF)
16 years ago
Connecticut technical schools improve performance on tests…read how Capturing Kids’ Hearts is helping to make this a reality. (PDF)
16 years ago
From the Los Angeles Times, read how Los Angeles Unified School District is using Capturing Kids’ Hearts as part of their school-reform efforts. (PDF)
16 years ago
Norco Elementary School now has 75% of their faculty trained in Capturing Kids’ Hearts. This article talks about the impact it has had on the entire community. (PDF)
16 years ago
Tommy Smigiel from Norview High School in Norfolk, Virginia was named 2008 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Tommy teaches Teen Leadership.
17 years ago
Tommy Smigiel from Norview High School in Norfolk, Virginia is a finalist for NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR (1 of 8 in the country). (PDF)
17 years ago
Kentwood High School in Michigan requires that students take “Teen Leadership” in their Freshman year. They have seen dramatic results in building relationships and taking personal responsibility for their behavior. (PDF)
17 years ago
Kaynor teachers are Capturing Kids’ Hearts and building teen leaders. During a recent visit to Kaynor Tech, Patricia Keavney was able to observe first hand the “Flippen Process” as applied through a Teen Leadership class. (PDF)
17 years ago
See how Capturing Kids’ Hearts is changing the culture at Thomas Stone High School.
17 years ago
Gayle Sols Zavala from Gove Elementary in Belle Glade, Florida was one of 20 teachers selected for USA Today’s All-USA Teacher Team. They are selected by a panel of judges from nominees across the country. Educators were nominated by school administrators, parents, students, colleagues or family members. Click here for the full USA Today article (PDF). | December 2007 Click here for the article in the Florida Department of Education Newsletter (PDF)
17 years ago
Principal Leadership Magazine writes about Norview High School in Norfolk, Virginia and their use of Capturing Kids’ Hearts and Teen Leadership in their school system (PDF).
17 years ago
From Tidewater Teacher Magazine, learn how The Flippen Group’s Teen Leadership course is helping to transform Norview High School in Norfolk, Virginia. (PDF)
17 years ago
“Capturing Kids’ Hearts” Session An Aid In Child Development at Tyler ISD. A sampling of the more than 150 teachers attending the training are interviewed. From the Tyler Morning Telegraph
17 years ago
This article appeared on Education World’s website. It offers insight on how the business community helps fund programs, like Capturing Kids’ Hearts in times of tightening budgets. (PDF)
17 years ago
This exciting story that was recently published in the San Jacinto Unified School District newsletter – The Mountain Echo. The story highlights the success of both Capturing Kids’ Hearts and Teen Leadership within their district.
18 years ago
San Jacinto High School celebrates success with Capturing Kids’ Hearts and our Teen Leadership curriculum. From The Press Enterprise
18 years ago
USA Today: Ridgewood Middle School highlighted as a ‘School of Character’.
18 years ago
Paul Newton, principal at Enrico Fermi High School, has been named the 2007 Connecticut High School Principal of the Year by the Connecticut Association of Schools.
18 years ago
Black Voice News: “County Implements World-Class Program”. Read about how Capturing Kids’ Hearts is affecting Riverside County Schools.
18 years ago
The Flippen Group is the second best place to work in the state, according to Texas Monthly magazine. PDF reprinted from The Eagle
18 years ago
Two Durham Public Schools middle schools receive prestigious national recognition for their strong course selection, innovative character education for students, and a zest for overall academic excellence. Carrington Middle School and Shepard Middle Magnet School both have been named Schools to Watch by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform. Press Release (PDF)
18 years ago
“The Flip Side” Press Release from Springboard Press (PDF)
18 years ago
“The Flip Side” Press Release from Jane Wesman Public Relations (PDF)
18 years ago
The Highlands County School Board in Sebring, Florida are using Capturing Kids’ Hearts and Teen Leadership as the foundation to help ninth graders make a smooth adjustment to high school. It focuses on preparing adolescents for an adulthood based on lifelong learning. From the News Sun (PDF)
18 years ago
Teachers learn how to Capture Kids’ Hearts in Youngstown, OH – read and see how you too can bring this transformational process to your school.
18 years ago
KBIM News in Roswell, New Mexico catch up with Stanley Leone after he speaks to students there. (1:12)
18 years ago
Shawnee High School teacher Gaye Shepherd teaches Teen Leadership to capacity classrooms in her school. (PDF)
18 years ago
WPTV News story on the positive impact of Capturing Kids’ Hearts at Belvedere Elementary in West Palm Beach, Florida (2:44)
19 years ago
WPTV News story about Stanley Leone’s presentation to the faculty and staff of Palm Beach Country School District. (2:36)
19 years ago
WPTV News story about the Flippen Group’s participation in turning around the culture at Palm Beach Gardens High School in West Palm Beach, Florida (2:44)
19 years ago
Susan Simpson of White Settlement ISD named Superintendent of the Year 2005 by the Texas Association of School Boards. Press Release (PDF)
20 years ago
Teachers from the Whitefish Bay School District in Wisconsin talk about the impact of Capturing Kids’ Hearts on their student culture. (PDF)
20 years ago
The Flippen Group’s segment on the Super Bowl Pre-Game Show (3:59)
23 years ago
Over the last 30 years, Flippen Group has brought Capturing Kids’ Hearts tools and processes to thousands of campuses nationwide, teaching culture-building behaviors that transform classrooms into high-achieving centers of learning where kids want to be. Educators face an ever-growing challenge of creating safe and culturally responsive learning environments while encountering a myriad of outside pressures. The demand to […]
5 years ago
“In my opinion, Capturing Kids Hearts has changed the culture of how we do business. We are very kid-focused, very focused on all kids’ success, very focused on our staff working with kids and adults in a very positive manner,” Pickard said. “It is why Kentwood works from a team perspective.”
5 years ago
Splendora ISD is making a difference in the lives of their students by building relationships that start early. Campuses in the district are being transformed by Capturing Kids’ Hearts implementation; after one year of the program at Peach Creek Elementary, referrals dropped by 50%.
5 years ago
Since 1990, campuses nationwide have experienced remarkable outcomes with Capturing Kids’ Hearts tools and processes, creating the socio-emotional safety conducive to learning. Now, through the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools and Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School District awards, the Flippen Group is recognizing and celebrating schools and districts that go the extra mile each day, building […]
6 years ago
On March 6, 2019, more than 5,800 high school student leaders from 30 school districts and 90 campuses gathered in The Theatre at Grand Prairie for LeadWorthy Live – an initiative bringing leaders, students, and educators to a stadium-sized classroom to learn, be inspired and challenged to #BeRemarkable! Keynote speaker and founder Flip Flippen joined with other special […]
6 years ago
Since 1990, campuses nationwide have experienced amazing outcomes with Capturing Kids’ Hearts tools and processes, creating the socio-emotional safety conducive to learning. Through the National Showcase Schools awards, the Flippen Group is again recognizing and celebrating schools that go the extra mile each day, building an environment where students are relationally connected and eager to learn. […]
6 years ago
On November 7, 2018, more than 4,600 high school student leaders from over 33 school districts and 89 campuses gathered inside the Berry Center in Cypress, TX for LeadWorthy Live – an initiative bringing leaders, students and educators to a stadium-sized classroom to learn, be inspired and challenged to #BeRemarkable! Keynote speaker and event […]
6 years ago
Walk into any classroom at Southern Middle School and it won’t be a minute before a student pops up from a desk to request that you sign the social contract.
6 years ago
Since 1990, campuses nationwide have experienced remarkable outcomes with Capturing Kids’ Hearts® tools and processes, creating the socio-emotional safety conducive to learning. Now, through the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools™ and Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School District™ awards, the Flippen Group is recognizing and celebrating schools and districts that go the extra mile each day, […]
7 years ago
More than 2,250 student leaders gathered for the second Leadworthy Live event to learn we all have a story to write – and the importance of making it a good one. On March 7, 2018, New York Times best-selling author, Flip Flippen, joined with other special guests to charge these young leaders to live remarkable […]
7 years ago
With over 25 years transforming campuses, the Flippen Group recognizes 134 campuses nominated for the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools awards.
7 years ago
Like you, I witnessed the recent devastation of Hurricane Harvey along the Gulf Coast and of Hurricane Irma in Florida. My thoughts go back to my experience as Chief of the US Army Corps of Engineers in the recovery effort after Hurricane Katrina. That recovery was a multi-year marathon that took incredible teamwork, perseverance, resources, and people helping people.
7 years ago
Recently, we witnessed one of the worst national disasters to hit the Gulf Coast of Texas. Because I live in Texas, and because our family and staff are so close to so many of the victims, it has become very personal to us. Now that the torrential rains have stopped, the rescues are slowing down, lives aren’t being lost, people are finding homes and trying to rebuild, I wanted to share some thoughts.
7 years ago
Since 1990, campuses nationwide have experienced remarkable outcomes with Capturing Kids’ Hearts tools and processes, creating the socio-emotional safety conducive to learning. Now, through the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools awards, the Flippen Group is recognizing and celebrating schools that go the extra mile each day, building an environment where students are relationally connected […]
8 years ago
Since 1990, campuses nationwide have experienced amazing outcomes with Capturing Kids’ HeartsⓇ tools and processes, creating the socio-emotional safety conducive to learning. Through the National Showcase Schools awards, Flippen Group is again recognizing and celebrating schools that go the extra mile each day, building an environment where students are relationally connected and eager to learn. These 57 campuses are being considered for this honor for the 2016-2017 school year.
8 years ago
During this season, maybe the best gift you can give those closest to you is affirming words straight from your heart. Your friends, family, and colleagues would love to know that you appreciate them – especially this time of year! We have had a great year, and the main reason for that is you. We […]
8 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. Hi, I’m Flip Flippen! I’m the New York Times best-selling author of The Flip Side, and I’m a philanthropist, an entrepreneur, and I’m also a cowboy. I love history, and that’s what makes me think about today […]
8 years ago
If you’ve ever wondered how big a difference one teacher can make, then consider the story of Stanley Leone and his high school teacher, Monda Simmons. When Stanley first met Monda, he was a seventeen-year-old whose life had been filled with pain, poverty, violence, crime, abuse, and homelessness. His impossible home life and lack of […]
8 years ago
Flip Flippen loves kids and it’s evident in his recent visit to Johnson Elementary in Bryan, Texas. Johnson was one of eleven schools nationwide that was awarded the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School™ award for 2015-2016. In this video, Flip asks a few questions about the classroom Social Contract and learns what ‘promise’ and […]
8 years ago
“Students who are loved at home come to school to learn. Students who aren’t…come to school to be loved.” This quote by Nicholas A. Ferroni is all too descriptive of many schools. It underscores perhaps the primary issue facing educators today AND reveals the elusive explanation for why struggling schools often find it nearly impossible […]
8 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. Hi, I’m Dr. Chris White, director of coaching and assessment at the Flippen Group, and I have a question for you. Have you ever had tension with someone? If so, there’s an itch you should have gotten, […]
9 years ago
Since 1990, campuses nationwide have experienced remarkable outcomes with Capturing Kids’ HeartsⓇ tools and processes, creating the socio-emotional safety conducive to learning. Now, through the Showcase Schools awards, Flippen Group is recognizing and celebrating schools that go the extra mile each day, building an environment where students are relationally connected and eager to learn.
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. We’re launching this blog in April, so in honor of April Fools’ Day, let’s talk about some “Fool-ish” ways to start a tough conversation. All fooling aside. If you’ve been a leader for at least 10 minutes, […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. I’m Dr. Chris White, New York Times best-selling author and Ph.D. statistician. In a minute, I’m going to tell you the new year’s resolution that every leader needs to make, including you. But first, as we think […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. Hi, I’m Flip Flippen, author of the New York Times best seller, The Flip Side. There are two films that I’ve gotten great lessons from, and I want to tell you the two lessons that I’ve learned. […]
9 years ago
Taft High School, located in South Texas, has been recognized as a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools nominee for 2015-2016. Students describe the school environment as a trusted ‘second family’ following implementation of the Capturing Kids’ Hearts processes – a move that has positively impacted students, staff, and parents. See the full story here. Congratulations […]
9 years ago
Thunderbolt Middle School, in Arizona’s Lake Havasu Unified School District, was recently recognized as a Capturing Kids’ Hearts Showcase Schools nominee for 2015-2016. Read the full article here. Thunderbolt began their initiative 5 years ago, transforming the campus into an emotionally safe and relationally connected place for students, staff, and parents. As a result of […]
9 years ago
At age 13, Stanley Leone was a hardcore gun-wielding veteran of violence, drugs, and incarcerations. By high school, he was a fearless gang leader, drug dealer, and street thug charged with felony assault. Stanley said, “I remember the police came to my school, handcuffed me, and took me to jail. Beneath my bad-boy talk, I was […]
9 years ago
Creating high-performing classrooms is no easy task. The typical classroom is comprised of twenty or more students with diverse family backgrounds and expectations for behavior, randomly assembled into a cohort, and required to learn together. Too often, the impact of peer pressure and outside influences create a classroom culture that passively or even actively resists […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. What does real perseverance look like? As leaders, we’ll all face adversity and walk through deep water at some point. The question is, how will we handle it?. Hi there, education heroes! My name is General […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. What’s the difference between standards and rules? Which one of these is the fuel for world-class team performance? Hi there, education heroes! My name is General Robert VanAntwerp, a retired three-star general from the Army. In […]
9 years ago
Flip Flippen, founder and chairman of Flippen Group, has joined the Board of Advisors for The Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, California. The Drucker Institute is a social enterprise with a mission to “strengthen organizations to strengthen society.” About six months after Peter Drucker’s passing in late 2005, over 100 leaders gathered […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. How do you bring the best, most groundbreaking ideas into your organization? More importantly, does your organization freely share what it already knows? What is the value of relating deeply with your leaders? Hi there, education […]
9 years ago
R.L. “Van” VanAntwerp, Jr., LTG (R) was awarded the prestigious 2015 Gold de Fleury Medal by the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment. As the highest honor given by the regiment, the Gold de Fleury medal is named after François de Fleury, a French engineer who served the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and who […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this video instead of watch it, the transcript is available below. As a leader, does how you start something actually matter? And if so, how do you start things right? Hi there, education heroes! My name is General Robert Van Antwerp, a retired three-star general from the Army. […]
9 years ago
What if you could work alongside and be mentored by the second-highest ranking military officer in the United States? What lessons might you pick up on leadership and personal growth? Hi there, education heroes! My name is General Robert Van Antwerp, a retired three-star general in the U.S. Army. I’m thrilled to share with you […]
9 years ago
At age 13, Stanley Leone was a hardcore gun-wielding veteran of violence, drugs, and incarcerations. By high school, he was a fearless gang leader, drug dealer, and street thug charged with felony assault. Stanley said, “I remember the police came to my school, handcuffed me, and took me to jail. Beneath my bad-boy talk, I was […]
10 years ago
In this video: (0:45) Pigtails & Penny Loafers (3:15) Summer Vacation (7:15) Big Impacts with Little Things Can you run a marathon? Maybe at one point in my life I could have, but not anymore. There’s no way! Well, what if I said that you could split up that distance and run it over a […]
10 years ago
Have you ever had a student in your school who struggled with learning? I’ve been there. Many teachers’ reaction is to tell them to just “study harder”. But you and I both know there’s more to it than a lack of effort.
Hi there, Education Heroes! I’m Dr. Debbie Emery, Leadership Process Executive at The Flippen Group, and today I want to share with you a talk by our founder, Flip Flippen. Flip is a psychotherapist and New York Times best-selling author, and in this talk with educators he explains how the brain is affected by stress and how that influences learning. Enjoy this talk, and I’ll be back in a few minutes!
10 years ago
In virtually every community of our country as well as places abroad people have been horrified by school shootings in recent decades. Questions are asked to which there are seemingly no rational answers for such senseless acts of violence. No complete answer exists to explain it or stop the shootings, bullying, and acts of violence. Nothing […]
10 years ago
Have you ever wondered what today’s middle and high school students really want their schools to be like on the inside? This video, produced by middle school and high school students in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, says it all and the truth may surprise you… We want to affirm and congratulate Mari Jo Mulligan, the principal of Thunderbolt Middle School […]
10 years ago
Amy Spargo, Principal of Wasilla High School, cited Capturing Kids’ Hearts processes as the behavioral standard for Alaskan leadership in an Alaska Dispatch News article this week. Ms. Spargo has been a principal in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District for 13 years. Read the full article HERE. Congratulations to Amy Spargo and the entire team at Wasilla […]
10 years ago
Colt McCoy, Washington Redskins quarterback, and a long time friend and coaching client of the Flippen Group, was featured in the Washington Post this week. Congratulations, Colt! Full article here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/10/22/10-or-so-things-about-colt-mccoy-you-didnt-know-you-wanted-to-know/
10 years ago
Oatville Elementary School, one of six elementary schools in Haysville Unifed School District in Kansas, was recently recognized as an Exemplary High Performing School for 2014 by The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Read the full article HERE. Capturing Kids’ Hearts was one of two programs credited for a dramatic reduction in disciplinary interventions and improvement in academic achievement at Oatville […]
10 years ago
As educators, the more you move up, the lonelier it can be. And I don’t just mean you have less office mates or lunch partners! One of the biggest ways — and I would argue by far one of the most risky — is that we become lonely at the top in regard to having […]
10 years ago
As leaders in education, one thing is quite unavoidable: people giving us feedback! It can be positive feedback (if so, please pinch yourself!) or it can be “constructive criticism.” As I’ve studied feedback and have also been on the receiving end of a healthy dose myself, I’ve created a Feedback Tree that I think you’ll […]
10 years ago
I recently asked a group of school superintendents what they felt contributed to a person having a teachable heart. It seemed like a good question, since they are in the education business. What makes someone “teachable”? Of course, another word that works equally well is “coachable”. Pride is the enemy of a teachable heart. You […]
10 years ago
We are asked by teachers and administrators, “How do we motivate kids these days?” The answer is RELATIONSHIPS! This is a simple answer, however, not easy to carry out unless you have a set of tools that work for you. Why do relationships increase motivation? When students feel connected to an appropriate adult at home […]
10 years ago
Newtown, Connecticut was a symptom. So was Aurora, Colorado…and so was Columbine. I’ve spent much of my life working with troubled and hurting people. The first 16 years was with troubled and homeless kids, and gangs. We opened a free outpatient clinic to serve those with no access to mental health services. As the clinic […]
10 years ago
As leaders, we rarely admit our fears. We’re concerned about what people will think. We struggle with our doubts alone: Do I have what it takes? What should I do about this? Who can I safely ask for help? Research shows that we all long for leaders with the courage to be vulnerable, to admit […]
5 years ago
Flippen Group Corporate Services has rebranded as “Teamalytics” to better convey their expertise: using analytics and coaching to remove the obstacles holding teams back so they can have fun, hit goals, and earn more. Over the last 29 years, the Flippen Group has analyzed behavioral data from more than 500,000 people and consulted with 1000’s […]
5 years ago
Has your boss ever given you a compliment that you knew was not sincere? Maybe it was an awkward social situation where they felt pressure to say something nice about you. Or maybe it was a thinly veiled attempt to get you to do even more at work. Maybe you felt a bit insulted as […]
5 years ago
Have you ever been seated in an airplane aisle seat and gotten whacked by someone’s backpack as they move by you? We have too. Some passengers realize what happened and quickly apologize, trying to be more careful as they keep going. Other are totally unaware of what they did and keep on whacking passengers as […]
6 years ago
Okay, class — time for a pop quiz! First question: What is the number one, top-of-the-heap, grand prize-winning factor that determines how engaged your employees are? Take a moment and write down your answer… You probably don’t need to be reminded of the importance of having an engaged workforce. Employee engagement not only affects retention, […]
6 years ago
Some of the people you work with annoy you, don’t they? At least one person. At least sometimes. Right? So what are you doing about them? Maybe you’re hoping those annoying colleagues will change. Sadly, real-life examples of annoying people becoming un-annoying are about as scarce as grass around a hog trough. Maybe you’re trying […]
6 years ago
The team you’re leading has changed whether you know it or not. Are you changing? If not, you probably haven’t learned the ONE skill that Gallup calls, “The No. 1 quality that makes a manager great.” This is the ONE quality or skill your team most wishes you had. Do you have it? You are […]
6 years ago
We’ve all known executives who have derailed or blown-up their careers by the way they behaved. (Jeff Skilling or Martha Stewart come to mind as extreme cases.) But, have you ever asked yourself if you are vulnerable to a similar fate? Many leaders end up in a ditch despite having received numerous opportunities along the […]
6 years ago
Does your leadership style drive your team to achieve business results AND encourage them to contribute and evolve their individual talents? How would your team respond to this question about you? You probably already believe that developing an “outcome-based culture” is better than relying on the old “command-and-control” management style, if the goal is maximizing […]
6 years ago
Do you know how important accurate self-awareness is to your executive career? A recent Cornell University study of senior executives at companies with revenues from $50 million to $5 billion concluded that, “A high self-awareness score was the strongest predictor of overall success.” Self-awareness can be the difference between growing revenue and profitability — or […]
6 years ago
You’ve probably heard the average person uses only 10% of their brain. It’s an intriguing and promising idea. It’s also a myth. 🙂 Modern science has demonstrated that most of our brain is being used most of the time. As the field of neuroscience continues advancing, we’re also learning more about the relationship between the […]
6 years ago
Does your team WANT to work for you? Or do they fear you and secretly dislike your leadership? A recent Harvard Business Review (HBR) article suggests that leaders with organizational power can “become overly obsessed with outcomes and control, and, therefore, treat their employees as means to an end.” Picture the managers described in this […]
6 years ago
If you asked your top ten high-potential rockstars how you can ensure they stick around, do you know what they’d say? According to Gallup’s State of the American Manager report, five out of ten would tell you “Give me a better manager” (if they felt safe enough, that is!) The report states, “One in two […]
6 years ago
How many key High-Potentials on your team are about to leave? Do you know? Or just think you know? Even if they’re not leaving physically, how many have disengaged and left the proverbial building mentally? According to Gallup, employee disengagement represents “a stunning amount of wasted potential, given that business units in the top quartile […]
6 years ago
If you’re a CEO, you’re probably not working with an executive coach on your leadership skills but wish you were, according to a Stanford University survey reported in Harvard Business Review (HBR). “Two-thirds of CEOs don’t receive any outside advice on their leadership skills, and yet almost all would be receptive to suggestions from a […]
6 years ago
As a senior leader, what if you could personally improve the productivity of 40% or more of your workforce…would you do it? You probably can! Because as a senior leader, you’re probably over-stressing your team and don’t even realize it. According to the annual stress surveys published by the American Psychological Association, stress has become […]
6 years ago
Ever wonder why your team seems bored during your meetings? Or why they check their creativity and passion at the door when they enter your virtual or physical conference room? Here’s the likely answer. Senior leaders still do most of the talking during meetings. And you probably do, too. According to Stanford Business Professor Lindred […]
6 years ago
What would you do if you had a business process that was failing 82% of the time? And what if this failing process was costing your company buckets of money? According to the Gallup Business Journal, this is most likely what’s happening in your business when it comes to hiring managers. Gallup analytics have determined […]
6 years ago
In your company, do opposites attract, attack…or avoid each other? There are numerous examples of successful partnerships built on shared passions and skills. Bill Gates and Paul Allen were both enamored with computers and had a shared entrepreneurial spirit. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield were high school friends who both loved food and especially ice […]
7 years ago
If private equity partners came knocking at your door looking for a portfolio company, would your current leadership team make the cut? PE firms are all about accelerating growth and company valuation as quickly as possible. So are you. But in an increasingly competitive environment, are you prioritizing the leadership behaviors PE firms know accelerate […]
7 years ago
How much does your sales team benefit from feedback? We don’t mean, “How often do they get feedback?” We’re asking, “Do they get feedback in a way that actually increases sales?” Harvard Business Review (HBR) recently reported that busy sales managers are prone to giving curt feedback to their teams and primarily focusing on intention […]
7 years ago
Do you believe you’re an inspiring leader? If you answered ‘yes,’ you’re not alone. Data compiled from McKinsey Organizational Health Index indicated about 77% of upper management perceive themselves as inspiring. But most employees don’t agree with their leaders. A new survey published by Forbes Magazine found that 65% of employees would rather see their […]
7 years ago
Would it surprise you to know that the widespread belief that Steve Jobs succeeded (in part) because he was overbearing, temperamental, and insensitive — is a myth?! More importantly, how has this myth shaped YOUR view of what successful executive leadership looks like? While it’s true that Jobs earned a reputation for his abusive behavior […]
7 years ago
What would you give to learn team leadership from one of the most prolific companies in the world (Google)? The tech giant completed a massive two-year study on team performance and revealed THE defining characteristic of successful teams. Paul Santagata, head of industry at Google, described this defining characteristic: “In Google’s fast-paced, highly demanding environment, […]
7 years ago
It’s annual performance review season! (Groans from around the room…) Many team leaders hate giving negative feedback to their team members. Thus, they hate annual performance reviews. Negative feedback is no fun for either party. (No surprises there!) But, did you know that more than a THIRD of managers also AVOID giving positive feedback?! A […]
7 years ago
It’s budget-building time and we’re probably all thinking the same thing. How can I get even more out of my team in 2018? Have you ever wondered just how hard you could push a team without stressing them to the breaking point? An article by Karen Firestone in the May edition of the Harvard Business Review, called “How Leaders Can Push Employees Without Stressing Them Out,” suggests five best practices for driving your team hard WITHOUT sacrificing morale and engagement:
7 years ago
Have you ever wondered how to build teams that crush their goals? Google has cracked the code. An article by Michael Schneider in the July 2017 edition of Inc. magazine baits us: “Google Spent 2 Years Studying 180 Teams. The Most Successful Ones Shared These 5 Traits.” By way of background: Google researchers wanted to […]
7 years ago
Like you, I witnessed the recent devastation of Hurricane Harvey along the Gulf Coast and of Hurricane Irma in Florida. My thoughts go back to my experience as Chief of the US Army Corps of Engineers in the recovery effort after Hurricane Katrina. That recovery was a multi-year marathon that took incredible teamwork, perseverance, resources, and people helping people.
7 years ago
An article in the May-June 2017 edition of the Harvard Business Review, “What Sets Successful CEOs Apart,” confirms the Flippen Group’s findings in working with executive leaders of some of the world’s largest and most respected firms over the last two decades.
7 years ago
During this season, maybe the best gift you can give those closest to you is affirming words straight from your heart. Your friends, family, and colleagues would love to know that you appreciate them – especially this time of year! We have had a great year, and the main reason for that is you. We […]
8 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. Hi, I’m Flip Flippen! I’m the New York Times best-selling author of The Flip Side, and I’m a philanthropist, an entrepreneur, and I’m also a cowboy. I love history, and that’s what makes me think about today […]
8 years ago
For decades, companies have been spending time and money on “employee performance optimization” efforts. The emphasis has been on identifying the unique traits of high-producing employees and replicating them in others. But a recent New York Times article by Charles Duhigg, “What Google Learned From Its Quest to Build the Perfect Team,” shed light on […]
8 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. Hi, I’m Dr. Chris White, director of coaching and assessment at the Flippen Group, and I have a question for you. Have you ever had tension with someone? If so, there’s an itch you should have gotten, […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. We’re launching this blog in April, so in honor of April Fools’ Day, let’s talk about some “Fool-ish” ways to start a tough conversation. All fooling aside. If you’ve been a leader for at least 10 minutes, […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. I’m Dr. Chris White, New York Times best-selling author and Ph.D. statistician. In a minute, I’m going to tell you the new year’s resolution that every leader needs to make, including you. But first, as we think […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. Hi, I’m Flip Flippen, New York Times best-selling author, Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and serial social entrepreneur. So, whose fault is it when you’re not receiving feedback, especially as a senior exec? Let me tell […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. Hi, I’m Flip Flippen, author of the New York Times best seller, The Flip Side. There are two films that I’ve gotten great lessons from, and I want to tell you the two lessons that I’ve learned. […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. Hi there, leaders! My name is General Robert Van Antwerp, a retired three-star general from the US Army. Today I want to share with you a message by Christopher Duzich, senior vice president of Hudson Energy, on […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. I’m Lee Bason, coach to Fortune 500 executives for 20 years, and I want to talk about the least important person in your organization and mine. You know, I think the ultimate measure of a leader may […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. Hi, I’m Chris White, a New York Times bestselling author and a Ph.D. statistician. Today, we’re talking about three reasons coaching doesn’t work. If I’m talking about three reasons coaching doesn’t work, I guess I should clarify […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. Hello, I’m Lyle Wells, two-time National Basketball Coach of the Year, and I want to share with you today three two-letter words that the world’s most revered leaders use quite often. The first two-letter word is, “No.” […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. If you don’t want to miss the pie chart, watch the video! I’m Chris White, New York Times bestselling author and a Ph.D. statistician. Today, we’re talking about when it’s okay to be defensive. More and more research […]
9 years ago
Why do certain people reach higher and higher levels, while others struggle or just plug along at a lesser level of achievement? We decided to study as many highly successful people as we could to discover the differences: top performers on Wall Street and leaders in manufacturing, retail, and the military. We looked at top […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. Hi, I’m Dr. Chris White, best-selling co-author of The Flip Side and a Ph.D. statistician. Here are 6 Things That Should Never Go Together and 2 Surprising Things That Should. Well, the first two things that should […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this video instead of watch it, the transcript is available below. Hi, I’m General Van. I’m a retired three-star general with 39 years in the Army. My last job in the Army was as the Army Chief of Engineers. I want to talk to you today about connecting. Let’s think […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. As a leader, you place a high value on both your team and your mission, but can you tell me which is more important? Hi there, leaders! My name is General Robert VanAntwerp, a retired three-star general […]
9 years ago
Flip Flippen, founder and chairman of Flippen Group, has joined the Board of Advisors for The Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, California. The Drucker Institute is a social enterprise with a mission to “strengthen organizations to strengthen society.” About six months after Peter Drucker’s passing in late 2005, over 100 leaders gathered […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. I experienced 39 years in the military, and every day we used a ton of acronyms. You probably use them in your organizations, too. As if that isn’t enough, I made up two additional acronyms that every leader needs […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. How would you respond if the President of the United States looked straight into your eyes and asked, “What should I have done differently?” Hi there, leaders! My name is General Robert Van Antwerp, a retired three-star […]
9 years ago
R.L. “Van” VanAntwerp, Jr., LTG (R) was awarded the prestigious 2015 Gold de Fleury Medal by the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment. As the highest honor given by the regiment, the Gold de Fleury medal is named after François de Fleury, a French engineer who served the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and who […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. I bet you’ve heard a lot of advice as a leader on how to finish strong, but have you ever learned how to get things started right? Hi there, leaders! My name is General Robert VanAntwerp, a […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this video instead of watch it, the transcript is available below. Do you smile a little brighter when you hear your customers praise your organization? Hi there, leaders! My name is General Robert Van Antwerp, a retired three-star general in the U.S. Army. Today I want to share with […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this video instead of watch it, the transcript is available below. Are you a “Have to,” a “Want to,” or a “Get to” kind of leader? You may not realize it yet, but your answer to that question will change your attitude, your behavior, and how you lead. Hi […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. As a leader, one thing is quite unavoidable: people giving us feedback. It can be positive feedback. If so, pinch yourself! Or it can be so-called “constructive criticism.” It’s also why a simple, yet powerful tool called “The […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. We gave a little feedback to your boss…Oh! You’re welcome! Hi there, leaders. My name is General Robert Van Antwerp, a retired three-star general from the Army. Today I want to share with you a talk by […]
9 years ago
If you would prefer to read this content instead of watching the video, the transcript is available below. It’s one of the most powerful conversations you can have with a team mate to improve performance, and yet you can often start it off poorly. Do you know what it is? Hi there, leaders! My name […]
9 years ago
I have a confession to make; it’s a simple one with profound implications. I have wasted a lot of time in my life on low-value activities. I didn’t intend to waste it, but you and I both know that it’s all too easy to do. Hi there, leaders! I’m Dr. Debbie Emery, Leadership Process Executive […]
10 years ago
Hi, I’m Dr. Chris White, best-selling co-author of The Flip Side and a PhD Statistician. Here are 5 Things That Should Never Go Together and 2 Surprising Things That Should. The first 2 things that should NEVER go together are…Donuts and Seafood. This is not photoshop–I took this picture myself in a small town in […]
10 years ago
IN THIS VIDEO: 00:24 Inaccurate and Accurate Feedback 00:58 Accurate, BUT Poorly Said or Well Said Feedback 02:10 Inaccurate, BUT Poorly Said or Well Said Feedback 02:58 What’s the Best Response to Feedback Here? 04:02 #1 Dumb Thing Even Smart Leaders Do Hi, I’m Dr. Chris White, NY Times best-selling co-author of The Flip Side and […]
10 years ago
IN THIS VIDEO: 00:24 “But… Apology” 00:47 “I-Blame-You Apology” 01:05 “Conditional Apology” 01:27 “2-Worder Apology” 01:41 “Victim Apology” 02:02 “If Apology” 02:28 “Evaporating Apology” 02:43 “Interruption Apology” 03:15 #1 Dumb Thing Even Smart Leaders Do Hi, I’m Dr. Chris White, NY Times best-selling co-author of The Flip Side and a PhD Statistician. Here are 8 HUGE […]
10 years ago
IN THIS VIDEO: 00:21 Foolish Way #1 00:35 Foolish Way #2 01:37 Foolish Way #3 01:55 Clever Way #1 02:54 Clever Way #2 03:42 Clever Way #4 04:26 #1 Dumb Thing Even Smart Leaders Do Hi, I’m Dr. Chris White, best-selling co-author of The Flip Side and a PhD Statistician. Here are 3 Foolish Ways […]
10 years ago
IN THIS VIDEO: 00:19 Those With The Least Constraints…WIN! 00:38 Thousands Of Success Stories Prove The Secret To Winning 01:16 It’s Not The Lowest, It’s The Least 02:18 The Meaning Of Personal Growth 03:23 How To Lighten Your Leadership Load Today In my previous videos, we discussed the first four laws in the Five Laws of Personal Constraints. If […]
10 years ago
IN THIS VIDEO: 00:16 Personal Constraints Are Role Specific 00:40 Why You Don’t Want Me To Be Your Accountant 01:05 When Behaviors Become Constraints 02:42 How To Create A Plan to Overcome What’s Holding You Back In my previous videos, we discussed the first three laws in the Five Laws of Personal Constraints. If you haven’t watched them yet, […]
10 years ago
IN THIS VIDEO: 00:23 Wherever You Go, There You Are 00:56 Why Don’t We Just Focus On The Positive And Forget The Negatives? 01:54 What If You Were Really Good At Throwing A Baseball? 03:06 You Don’t Want The Fewest Constraints, You Want The Least Impacting 04:03 A Special Invitation For Leaders In my previous videos […]
10 years ago
IN THIS VIDEO: 00:23 How Hunters Catch Monkeys In Africa 01:12 Many Of Us Can’t Or Won’t Address What’s Keeping Us Stuck 01:50 Think About This Question… 2:06 The 4 Groups of Executives 2:33 The Good News About Moving Into The Right Group In my last video, we discussed the first law in the Five Laws […]
10 years ago
IN THIS VIDEO: 00:02 An Unforgettable Outing With My Boys 01:08 One Balloon That Simply Can’t Get Off The Ground 01:53 I Know What It’s Like To Be That Balloon 02:46 Why You And I Can Feel Tied Down 03:39 The One Question You Need to Answer 04:14 How Talented And Capable People Are Short-Circuiting Their Success 05:38 Having […]
10 years ago
IN THIS VIDEO: 00:12 The One Thing You Lose 00:48 What Everyone Wants To Tell You 00:58 The Problem 01:06 A Quick Story About Feedback 02:38 Why Finding Out Where You’re Really Stuck Matters 03:03 How to Find Out The Truth 03:34 An Exclusive Invitation for Leaders When you make it into a leadership role, […]
10 years ago
I hate to admit I need any medications, but when I do, I know one thing—take the right dose! The dominance trait in leaders, as with most behaviors, is the same way. We don’t want a passive, tentative person leading our organization. We also don’t want an overwhelming tornado in charge. For our discussion, dominance […]
10 years ago
I met with a client recently who was facing some team challenges such as projects consistently being late, people lacking initiative and meetings being inefficient. When we looked at the full group’s Flippen 360 Profiles, it turned out they had a much higher than normal concentration of lower scores on our Flippen Profile’s Need for […]
10 years ago
Feedback Is Critical A while back I was packing to go out of town, and two of the boys were sitting on the ledge of the tub in our bathroom. They were giving me a hard time about what I was wearing, and I turned and looked in the mirror, commenting that I was sure […]
11 years ago
There we were, my boys and I, at a remote and rustic one room cabin in the hills with one of my best friends and his two boys. It was a weekend away to strengthen relationships, get in touch with nature, and pass on a few survival skills. We wore ourselves out hiking, fishing, chopping wood for […]
11 years ago
We all have constraints that are potentially hurtful and sometimes dangerous. What about a parent who isn’t nurturing enough to his or her children? Or a parent who is too nurturing and continues to enable inappropriate behavior by not setting adequate boundaries? What about a boss or a spouse who is defensive and not open […]
11 years ago
If you missed the first four parts of this blog series, here are the links to read them: The 5Laws of Personal Constraints: Law One The 5 Laws of Personal Constraints: Law Two The 5 Laws of Personal Constraints: Law Three The 5 Laws of Personal Constraints: Law Four Law Five: Those with the Fewest […]
11 years ago
If you missed the first three parts of this blog series, here are the links to read them: The 5 Laws of Personal Constraints: Law One The 5 Laws of Personal Constraints: Law Two The 5 Laws of Personal Constraints: Law Three Law Four: Personal Constraints Are Role Specific I was born with dyscalcula, a […]
11 years ago
If you missed the first two parts of this blog series, here are the links to read them: The 5 Laws of Personal Constraints: Law One The 5 Laws of Personal Constraints: Law Two Law Three: Our Personal Constraints Play Themselves Out in Every Area of Our Lives There’s a reason why I encouraged Peter […]
11 years ago
If you missed the first part of this blog series, click here to read it. Law Two: You Can’t Rise Above Constraints That You Don’t or Won’t Address There is an old story about how hunters catch monkeys in Africa. They hollow out a coconut, making sure the hole is just large enough for a […]
11 years ago
Our company has had the privilege of working with some of the most outstanding leaders of business, sports, and education of our time. The information we gathered told the same story: in every field talented and capable people were short-circuiting their own success. But they were also finding that they could fulfill their potential once […]
11 years ago
A few years ago I took my boys Matthew and Micah on our annual guys’ outing: a grueling, six-day, backpacking trip in the mountains of Colorado. The morning after we arrived in Beaver Creek, we went to the ski area where we would begin our hike. We put on our packs and began to head […]
11 years ago
How do personal constraints determine success? Simple. They set the limits for where you can ultimately go, no matter how gifted or talented you are. Your personal constraints—your conscious and unconscious limiting behaviors—hold you back and determine your ultimate level of success. Most of us know at least one person in life who possesses great […]
11 years ago
You may have read about Richie Incognito’s story in the media. He agreed to a paid suspension that ends his NFL season and the Dolphins are effectively ending his career with them by not offering him a new contract next year. The news media has spent the last four weeks calling out the veteran offensive […]
11 years ago
I have always been interested in what made some people successful while others just plugged along at a lesser level. Why does Tiger Woods continue to outperform other golfers? Why does Katie Couric continue moving up while others get fired? Why does Terry Bradshaw continue to be an anchor in broadcasting long after others […]
11 years ago
I want to share a really inspiring video with you. But first, let me give you a little background on this incredible story. I’ve known Case McCoy almost all his life. This is his Senior year as the quarterback for the University of Texas Longhorns and he’s leading his team to the Alamo Bowl against […]
11 years ago
What makes a company, organization, or institution great? What makes your teammates, clients, and everyone who knows you and knows about you to say you are definitely on that list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For?” The answer to both questions is simple to say but challenging to be: You need to be people centered […]
11 years ago
A few weeks ago, our family visited the George W. Bush Presidential Library in Dallas, Texas. I was struck by a letter on display from the late Senator Ted Kennedy to the newly elected President Bush. The letter, in part, stated: “…like you, I have every intention of getting things done, particularly in education and […]
11 years ago
Think about how often in life you try to explain your opinion on something and/or try to get someone to see a different perspective. Whether it’s a customer service agent you are trying to convince to make an exception, a meeting in which you are attempting to be heard, a political position you are explaining […]
11 years ago
After over 40 years of observing great and not so great leaders in the military, in government, in corporations, in education, and in sports, I can see some common threads shared by the great ones. They genuinely care for those they lead; they serve more than they are served; they inspire and give energy more […]
11 years ago
In a letter to Robert Hooke, Sir Isaac Newton used this expression with respect to his own accomplishments: “If I have seen further, it is only because I was standing on the shoulders of giants.” This phrase in its earliest known form was attributed to Bernard of Chartres who would say that “we [the Moderns] […]
11 years ago
Last week I took part in a two day Strategy Meeting here at The Flippen Group to do a check of our strength in three areas: Impact Strength (Our Clients) People Strength (Our Teammates) Financial Strength (Ability to Invest in Clients and Teammates) At the end of the second day our CEO asked me to […]
11 years ago
My apologies! A while back, I wrote a blog titled It’s the Box Top that introduced the “Big 4 for Leaders”—things that all great leaders do extremely well. Then I left you hanging by only talking about the first one! In that blog, I spoke of visionary leaders and their ability to describe the jigsaw puzzle box top […]
11 years ago
I almost honked at the car in front of me this morning. Again. I was being impatient, but for good reason. I made commitments and needed to get to work for a meeting. I left the house with plenty of time, but I didn’t account for the person in front of me going so slow […]
11 years ago
“No One Fights Alone” are the words on an unmistakably orange rubber bracelet I have been wearing for the last two months. A co-worker’s dad is going through a health crisis and I am wearing the family-designed bracelet as a sign of support and to keep him and his family in the forefront of my […]
11 years ago
When I was in The Military Academy at West Point for college, the Vietnam war was in full swing and many of America’s finest were being drafted. One of those draftees was a man named Arthur Ashe, a legend in the tennis world and active player on the pro circuit. Seems like he could have tried to […]
11 years ago
Far more often than you’d imagine, we discover that a competent president or CEO is struggling with “terrorism.” Who is the usual terrorist? A member of their own senior leadership team!! Invariably, the terrorist is a seriously talented but heavily constrained leader. In every case, this talented individual contributor is wreaking havoc with his/her boss […]
11 years ago
Before you skip over this because you aren’t a Chief Innovation Officer, answer this question: Is there anyone in your life that you’d rather not squelch their creativity and in fact would rather help it flourish? If you answered yes, then whether you are a parent, teacher, executive, or coach, this is for you. Achieving […]
11 years ago
While on vacation this summer I re-read Liz Wiseman’s bestselling book Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter. Wiseman contrasts leaders who multiply those around them with leaders who diminish their teams. Multipliers energize the people they work with and Wiseman’s research shows they multiply productivity by a factor of 2 as compared to […]
11 years ago
As I rolled down the streets of Port-au-Prince in Haiti, the sights and smells caused me to wonder “How could this be”? Walls of people as far as you can see and destitution in every direction. People were selling and bartering whatever they could—I couldn’t help but notice one man selling a half-full Gatorade bottle. […]
11 years ago
The famous astronaut Neal Armstrong once said, “You only have two problems when going to the moon: first, how to get there; and second, how to get back. The key is don’t leave until you have solved both.” Like you, I found myself smiling at the simplicity of this statement. Armstrong took one of the […]
11 years ago
On a recent business trip, I was talking to an owner of an organization about being prepared. How much preparation is needed? How damaging can it be when one is not prepared? How much should be invested in preparation? These were various questions being discussed and as the conversation came to a transitional point he […]
11 years ago
I just finished partnering with several MLB organizations for the annual amateur draft and the process of assessing athletic talent never ceases to amaze me. In baseball, you may have heard the term “five-tool player” used to describe the rare player that excels at all five of the major physical tools (Speed, Throwing, Fielding, Hiting […]
11 years ago
What is true conflict resolution? I encounter a lot of people who feel like conflict resolution involves sitting down with the other party and putting all of the facts on the table, expressing feelings, airing emotions and seeing if the other person can finally own their part. Wow, wouldn’t that be nice! I literally laughed […]
11 years ago
Coaching an individual or an organization to its highest potential is a prevalent request in the world of leadership development. There are four basic ingredients, each interdependent on the other: The sponsor The capable coach The motivated coachee (most importantly) The defined purpose towards which they are working The approach, time, and nature of the […]
11 years ago
The idea of an annual performance review frightens me like it does many, but most likely for different reasons. I am most afraid of the valuable time for improvement lost if critical feedback is withheld until the end of the year. It is also frightening that we work roughly 2,000 hours a year and only […]
11 years ago
The word team is greatly overused and misused. Truth is, few groups of people are actually teams. Most working groups reflexively call themselves teams because we use the word to describe people who are affiliated in what they do. A true team, on the other hand, works together simultaneously, is interactive, is mutually dependent, and often has interchangeable positions. […]
11 years ago
I’ve been in the leadership business for most of my life—from captain of the pee wee football team at age 10, to the West Point Corps of Cadets at age 21, to leading over 30,000 at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at age 60. I’ve read tons of books and articles about leadership and have […]
11 years ago
Most people don’t like receiving feedback, period. When being corrected it’s like we revert back to elementary school with our spelling test in front of us with a bunch of red X’s on it! And especially if we get feedback that we don’t agree with completely or don’t understand fully, it’s natural to be puzzled […]
12 years ago
Many people feel like you have to build a large amount of relational capacity with people before you can give them critical feedback. In fact, at The Flippen Group we teach the importance of this frequently (hopefully none of my colleagues read my blogs!). The truth is, I agree with building capacity first. Where the […]
12 years ago
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. I am what I am. Once a ______, always a _______. Is it really possible to change? Being in the leadership development industry, it’s a question I often get asked. It’s a question I’ve been personally fascinated with…is change really possible? Here’s what I’ve found over the […]
12 years ago
I have a question for you today: “Why Change?” In my work as an executive coach and corporate trainer, I try to get people to change every day. Ironically, eighteen years ago when I first sat down with Flip Flippen about my personality and my personal constraints, I wasn’t just a little bit defensive, I […]
12 years ago
The audience was a bit shocked when I opened my keynote by asking them to reach as high as you can. After everyone had their hand up, I asked them in a stronger tone to reach a little higher! Strangely enough, every hand reached a little higher. They laughed when I asked them, “What didn’t […]
12 years ago
Do you know how to show your appreciation to those you lead? Or, do you just think it and never express it? Lyle Wells walks through one of the Flippen Profile scales called the Need to Engage in Nurturing Behaviors. He breaks down what it means to express how you feel in a way that […]
12 years ago
In the movie Castaway, Tom Hanks played the character Chuck (spoiler warning!) who was in a plane crash over water and eventually floats up to an uninhabited island. Soon realizing he’s the only survivor and that rescue isn’t imminent, he begins searching for food and trying to build a shelter. Several items from the plane […]
12 years ago
I have three children, with the oldest beginning his senior year in high school. Some time ago, I began writing down comments, insights and various nuggets of information to share with my oldest son. During this timeframe, the list has grown into 11 Notes to Live By, and I’ll be blogging about various items on […]
12 years ago
In this short video, Dr. Chris White explores the question, “what is it?” What is the number one thing you could work on that would increase your performance and fulfillment? What is it that could help you overcome your personal constraints? What is it that drives you crazy about your co-worker? When you think about […]
12 years ago
In the last few years I’ve become more sensitive to the impact that loss has on individuals. Regardless of reason, whether war, depression, economics, death, illness or the other myriad of maladies that plague the human condition, when we are hit with traumatic and unexpected tough events, what is it that wells up and enables […]
12 years ago
In the 2012 Summer Olympics, the United States men’s basketball team won their second consecutive gold medal under coach Mike Krzyzewski. Coach K documented the beginning of this journey following the 2008 Olympics in a book entitled The Gold Standard. In the book, Krzyzweski discusses how he defined 14 behaviors that were essential for the […]
12 years ago
Someone once said: “People seldom improve when they have no model but themselves to copy.” I have been fortunate because I’ve had several outstanding mentors to learn from and copy! Truth is, I’ve gone further both personally and professionally than I thought I could because they thought I could! They were brains to pick, ears […]
12 years ago
Building deep relationships with people is very important and often taken for granted. Most people meander through the day without a specific plan on improving the relationships with those around them. Their day consists of attending staff meetings, responding to emails, answering the phone, confirming the travel plans, etc. In essence, you get caught up […]
12 years ago
Recently Roger Federer won his 17th Grand Slam tennis title at Wimbledon, the most prestigious tournament in the sport. Although I am not an avid tennis fan, I did want to watch this final as Federer is considered the greatest player of our generation. What struck me as I watched was the low percentage of […]
12 years ago
Lee Bason, partner and Executive Vice President at the Flippen Group discusses the need for feedback in leadership. Watch this insightful video and ask yourself, can you handle the truth?
12 years ago
How’s this for a challenging job? In this job, you have 60 minutes to complete the following…go: Pick up the phone, dial a stranger’s number Realize the stranger doesn’t want to talk to you (because their boss forced them to take part in this “growth opportunity”) Engage them despite their skepticism Talk about the toughest […]
12 years ago
First, let me explain what we do. We make people and organizations better. There isn’t anyone that we can’t help improve. That’s what we do. We help align their talent with their strategy so that they have the right people doing the right things. We do gap analysis on talent and we provide behavioral growth plans […]
12 years ago
A common occurrence when working in the leadership development industry as a speaker, consultant and executive coach is being privy to the leadership challenges, personal concerns and aspirations of clients, colleagues, and friends. The job hazard of my type of work is that when someone learns what I do, they say something like “Boy, I […]
12 years ago
Brad McCoy here at The Flippen Group was an extremely successful high school football coach for over two decades. I’m always fascinated by his stories and the techniques he used with those players. A few years ago, I was with Brad at a game. Not just any game, but his team was in the Texas […]
12 years ago
All great leaders do the following 4 things extremely well: They know where they are going. (VISION) They are able to persuade others to follow. (INFLUENCE) They meet people’s needs, get them unstuck. (SERVE) They grow successors. (DEVELOP) Today I want to talk about VISION. During most holidays, you’ll find a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle […]
12 years ago
In a speech recently, I was asked, “Why don’t we just focus on the positives and forget the negatives? I don’t like to think about the negatives so I think we should just focus on the good things that we do and try to do them better.” Well, that sounds good but the problem is […]
12 years ago
I have a question for you today: “Why Change?” In my work as an executive coach and corporate trainer, I try to get people to change every day. Ironically, eighteen years ago when I first sat down with Flip Flippen about my personality and my personal constraints, I wasn’t just a little bit defensive, I […]
12 years ago
You may remember the title as a quote from the movie, A Few Good Men, when Jack Nicholson’s character, after being challenged for the truth by a defense attorney played by Tom Cruise, shouts, “You can’t handle the truth!” There may be little, perhaps nothing, on the earth more precious than the truth. Unfortunately, the […]
12 years ago
Like you, I witnessed the recent devastation of Hurricane Harvey along the Gulf Coast and of Hurricane Irma in Florida. My thoughts go back to my experience as Chief of the US Army Corps of Engineers in the recovery effort after Hurricane Katrina. That recovery was a multi-year marathon that took incredible teamwork, perseverance, resources, and people helping people.
7 years ago
R.L. “Van” VanAntwerp, Jr., LTG (R) was awarded the prestigious 2015 Gold de Fleury Medal by the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment. As the highest honor given by the regiment, the Gold de Fleury medal is named after François de Fleury, a French engineer who served the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and who […]
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