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 …
Innovation
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Defining Success in 2022
Many companies do not make it to their third-year anniversary. When studies have been done on those companies, many of them quit just before they were about to turn the …