Compliments Never Grow Old
How often do we miss the opportunity to release this motivation on our teams, our organizations, our families, and even our friends?
Are You in the Wrong Car?
Just as one wrong car door opens, an inadvertent step into a misaligned company culture can halt a career journey and diminish morale.
Feeling Lucky?
Perhaps our so-called 'lucky charms' are just life jackets we cling to, when in reality, we are all capable swimmers, just waiting for the right moment to dive in and swim on our own.
Are We Wearing the Wrong Uniform?
Let’s be careful what uniforms we wear because they have real consequences.
Being a Generous Leader
Last Friday, I joined Jennifer Wilson and Amy Vetter on their weekly Leadership Lunch Chat LIVE to explore generous leadership and the element of gratitude. What I didn’t expect was to leave our discussion both humbled by their generous feedback and also convicted to be more intentional with my generosity. As I shared with Jen and Amy, for us to be generous, ... Read more
Do You Want to Be Average or Outstanding?
The truth is, it’s easy to be average. To be outstanding, however, calls for risks. It means not letting our comfort zones or fears of mistakes, perceptions and the unknown keep us from reaching our full potential. Choosing to be outstanding will open new doors and possibilities. Think about where you want to be next week, ... Read more
Leadership Starts From Within
First and foremost, we must learn to lead ourselves. It starts with understanding who we are. Do we know ourselves very well? Seems like a crazy question, but it is the starting point for leadership, fulfillment and success. What are our values? What decisions did we make that brought us to this point? The process ... Read more
ENOUGH with the FCC!
When we were growing up, if Mike, Mitzi and I were constantly arguing or fighting, Mom would patiently warn us several times to stop. If we continued to be rowdy, she would finally step back in the room and say, “I’ve had ENOUGH!” which we knew meant our future was not real bright and our ... Read more
Leading Without a Title
One of the questions that I receive or hear from team members, friends, business associates and yes, even my children, is, “How can I lead?” I might mention that I do not get this question from CeCe (my wife), as she leads our family daily! And yes, I go outside with the dog now. It’s perplexing ... Read more
