The latest from Jim Bouchard

May 7, 2018 - by Jim Bouchard, Armstrong Speakers

Any “manager” can motivate. A leader inspires.

Here’s the difference… Motivate simply means to provide someone with a cause or a reason to act. As I said, any “manager” can do that. You can do it ...

Apr 9, 2018 - by Jim Bouchard, Armstrong Speakers

Trust: One of a leader’s greatest assets

Trust, along with respect and loyalty are a leader’s greatest assets. As leaders, what can we possibly achieve without the respect, trust and loyalty of the people we serve? ...

Mar 5, 2018 - by Jim Bouchard, Armstrong Speakers

“Human” leadership development: Your ultimate succession plan!

The CU world is paying a lot of attention to leadership development and succession planning these days. And that’s a good thing! Just be sure that along with the ...

Feb 8, 2018 - by Jim Bouchard, Armstrong Speakers

Regulation, uncertainty and credit union leadership

The only certainty in life, and business, is change. And there is no area that is more subject to change than in financial regulation. One of the most important attributes ...

Jan 12, 2018 - by Jim Bouchard, Armstrong Speakers

When you can’t please everyone

No leader can please everyone at all times. We accept that. But what about those times when you’ve got the entire torch and pitchfork brigade out to get you? “...

Jan 4, 2018 - by Jim Bouchard, Armstrong Speakers

Embrace uncertainty––it’s your opportunity to become the leader you might never have imagined without it!

“We are often taught that uncertainty is a bad thing––that it reflects weakness of character, a lack of enough data, a ‘wishy-washy’ attitude…In reality, uncertainty is the most ...

Nov 2, 2017 - by Jim Bouchard, Armstrong Speakers

Borrowing––as a leadership tactic!

One of the most popular segments in my keynotes and workshops is “The 5 Rings.” This is a set of tactics I originally developed to help martial artists access the ...

Oct 5, 2017 - by Jim Bouchard, Armstrong Speakers

Want to learn, grow and change? Look in the mirror!

Here’s an excerpt from a McKinsey Quarterly article titled: “Why leadership development programs fail.” “Becoming a more effective leader often requires changing behavior. But although most companies recognize that ...