I think we’ve become a quick fix culture. Whether it’s weight loss, new habits, or challenges at work, we’ve become conditioned to want immediate change and results. Our propensity for convenience is killing the quality of work in many ways. I understand the impatience – I’m an entrepreneur and always want things completed as fast… View Article
The next time you’re faced with a choice between making grand promises and quietly getting things done, remember this timeless adage: Actions speak louder than words. Our world is noisy and filled with empty talk, driven on social media by everyone seeking a microphone. It’s amplified, but is it meaningful? A simple way to gain… View Article
Success as a leader doesn’t happen from having all the answers. During my years of teaching leadership, communication, and management, I’ve learned that the most important thing is learning to have open, honest, and vulnerable conversations. To get maximum participation with our teams, we each need to believe our contribution matters. Compare the Super Bowl… View Article
When life gets difficult, it’s easy to feel powerless. It can seem like nothing we do matters or makes an impact, like things will never get better. I’ve had those feelings too, but I’m here to tell you they’re a waste of time and energy. So, when the headwinds are strong, what if you focus… View Article
I’m a traveler. It’s part of my career and has been for the past 12 years with the exception of 18 months during the pandemic. Right now, travel is hard. If you have a connecting flight, good luck. Though we’re told its mechanical difficulties, it’s not. We’re short of pilots and though travel must continue,… View Article
As busy leaders, we can’t do it all. Even if we could, there are always things we put off or dread when we see them on the calendar. Wouldn’t it be better if we came to work energized every day, excited about all we had to contribute? It’s possible, and Delegate and Elevate™ is the… View Article
In today’s digitally connected world, communication is at our fingertips 24/7. How much of that communication is valuable, and how much communication is too much? I’ve spent a good deal of my life teaching, learning, examining, figuring out, and screwing up communication. That’s normal! In fact, I believe that communication is the most challenging part… View Article
Those of who you have followed along on my blogging journey know that I thrive on productivity and accomplishment. So, today’s blog – about intentionally lowering the bar – might seem surprising. During life’s toughest challenges, however, I discovered that this approach is something every leader needs. During a particularly difficult phase of my life,… View Article
If you know me, you know I’m a morning person. I believe mornings hold immense power because they set the tone for the entire day and can make or break what’s accomplished. As the summer ends and we integrate into new routines, I wanted to share my five-step routine that sets my day up for… View Article
As the summer begins to wrap up, I fondly remember a trip our family took to Valley Fair. I love rollercoasters, yet several members of my family are afraid of heights. As we approached one of my favorites, the Renegade, it led to a meaningful conversation with my daughter. She was scared to get on… View Article
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