Catching Criticism
Criticism is just a natural part of life. Leaders especially will draw criticism to themselves when they chart a new course or make a difficult decision. It is never fun …
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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 …
Succeeding at Leadership & Life
My best friend and I joke that “Creativity, flexibility, and a sense of humor will get you through just about anything!” When we first laughed over this statement, we were …
Opportunities without the Glitter
There is an old saying that “all that glitters is not gold”. I would suggest this can apply to opportunities as well. It would be great if opportunities came with …
Leading with the Right Purpose
Caring about people and their needs is essential to leading them. Being able to empathize with their situation, listening to their needs, and wanting the best for them are all …
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 …