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 …
Empowered Leaders
Great Solutions
Problems abound and great solutions are hard to find. As I talk to many people, I discover that most leaders are concerned about issues they face both within business …
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 …
Challenging Growth
Life and the workplace have at least one thing in common. That commonality are challenges that come our way. Most leaders try to avoid challenges and changes because that can …
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 …
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 …
True Leadership
The terms management and leadership are often interchanged with little consideration for the difference. And yet there is a significant difference between the two. We must understand the differences if …
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 …