Opportunities in Chaos
In the midst of chaos dwells opportunity. This may seem contradictory as we typically seek stability, known processes, and security when there is turmoil. However, relying on what is …
Change Management
Becoming Our Best
Leaders and other professionals will often talk about growth and the path to success. Buried in that discussion is often a sense of being able to arrive. That if we …
Overcoming
We all have obstacles in life and in our work. Some of those obstacles are large and others are smaller, but in every life there are obstacles for us to …
Barriers to Progress
Deciding and making a commitment are some of the most difficult things to do. Many people talk about going back to school, writing a book, or losing weight. Most people …
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. …
Courageous Leadership
Courage is the ability to move forward regardless of obstacles, risks, or controversy. Many leaders evaluate their success on the elimination of risk and operating without issues arising. Therefore, the …
The Power of Focus and Attitude
Leaders must ask themselves every day what they will focus on for that day and week. The challenge for many people is that they begin their day by responding to …
Engaging Your Team
It is easy to get distracted by many things. Individual needs and preferences are important to understand, but they can cause us to swerve away from the greatest priorities. Leaders …
Counterfeit Leadership
Many leaders feel their success is determined by sales revenues, how few problems they experience, or how popular they are. These things are not bad, but they do not define …
The Wonder of Leadership
This morning as I was pulling into my parking lot, I saw four deer munching on leaves. It brought a smile to my face as I watched the mothers and …