New Beginnings
If you watch an artist at work, you will observe they begin with a blank canvas. Then they add their outline. Next, they move to add the first background color …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Fear vs Courage
Fear is a natural reaction to events that carry a lot of risks. Fear can often be useful in getting our attention and helping us focus on those risks and …
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 …
Wishing for a Magic Wand
Many of us wish we had a magic wand to take care of those complex problems that just do not go away. Those problems that are overwhelming and seem impossible …
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 …