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 …
Motivation
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Commitment to Success
Setting goals is easy. It is fulfilling those goals that are hard for most people, including leaders. There is the constant tug of day-to-day urgent tasks to be completed, reports …
Inspiring Others to Excellence
As leaders, we strive to influence and inspire others around us. Especially when it comes to our team members we hope that they will excel. However, as much as we …