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 …
Education
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 …
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, …
Wishing for a Magic Wand
Many of us wish we had a magic wand to take care of those complex problems that just do not go away. Those problems that are overwhelming and seem impossible …
Creative Decision Making in 2022
When life is intense, questions are complex, and there are no easy answers, many leaders will default to easy decisions that worked in the past. Answers that feel safe and …
Leadership Frame Up
One of the questions I like to ask someone I am coaching is how they define success. This may seem simple at the outset as the standard answer tends to …
Humility and Respect – How Humble Are You?
In his book, “The Ideal Team Player”, Patrick Lencioni identifies humility as one of the three most important virtues any team player must possess. Humility does not sound very exciting, …
20/20 Vision
When you get your eyes examined, the “ideal” results are said to be 20/20. With 20/20 vision you can see equally well near or far away and see details that …
Focus Determines Outcome
There are many things that discourage us and can lead to defeat. You have only to listen to news reports of COVID, political debates, racism, economic uncertainty, and more. Listening …