Catching Criticism
Criticism is just a natural part of life. Leaders especially will draw criticism to themselves when they chart a new course or make a difficult decision. It is never fun …
Mindset
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 …
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 …
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 …
Three Essential Leadership Characteristics
Many leaders are asked what the secret is to their success. You will find a variety of answers, but there are at least three that will always be present. These …