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. …
Employee Appreciation
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 …
Leading with Style
Styles in clothing change and with it our wardrobe. Many people try to be fashionable and look their best. Others stay with a “classic” look, so they will not have …
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 …
Is it Really Failure?
Failure is often defined by something that did not work out the way you had planned. These failures are often collected in our minds and hearts as demerits that we …
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’ …
Connection are a Leaders Gold
Connections are the glue that holds organizations, teams, and communities together. We generally agree that this is true, but the greater question is really how do we become connected? This …
Attitude Matters
There are many opportunities for each of us to make an impact on the world. In fact, we impact the world every day with our attitude. So the issue is …
Being Awesome!
Have you ever thought about what ‘being awesome’ means as a leader? Many leaders shy away from this reflection because it seems arrogant or impossible to attain that status. Leaders …