Where Everybody Knows Your Name
There used to be a TV Show called Cheers whose theme song said, “….where everybody knows your name.” Cheers was a sitcom that included quirky people who somehow became friends. …
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Forging a New Path
People are torn between wanting to leave the past behind and holding onto it for security. We do not want to repeat the mistakes, but we love the predictability …
The Authentic Leader
Our natural human tendency is to try to fit in with everyone else. In an effort to do so, we try to look and sound like them. We try to …
The Lone Ranger Myth
There used to be a television show called “The Lone Ranger”. In this show, there was a masked man who would sweep into town and save the day. The interesting …
Eyeglass Prescription for Leadership
Whenever you get a new prescription for your glasses, you realize how things had become blurred. Because this blurring happens gradually, you often are not aware of it until you …
Moving from ‘Me’ to ‘We’
Business leaders often evaluate decisions by how they will impact their schedule, how it will impact finances, and their own preferences. However, when making decisions, the important question leaders should …
Leadership Success Requires Listening
Throughout the United States and beyond, there is an expectation that our leaders will be perfect in every way. They will have extensive knowledge of all subjects pertaining to their …
Becoming a Strong Leader
Over the years there have been many definitions for strong leadership. Some would say that it is courage in difficult times, others would suggest it is being decisive, and still, …
Teamwork Multiplied
When leaders are asked about their organizational structure, they will often respond with data about the departmental teams such as, “our accounting team, our facilities team, etc.” In many leaders’ …
Perfection and Security are the Enemy of Success
Ah, the good old days! Many founding entrepreneurs will lament the days when they launched on a wing and a prayer, with only their wits to survive the challenges in …
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