The Christmas season is a time for giving. Truly it's more blessed to give than to receive. And that is especially true when your recipient is a child. To see the sparkle in the eyes, the smile in their face is more than enough reward for parents, grandparents, or family. It warms your heart. Continue reading »
Many executives think that self-awareness is either irrelevant to leadership success. Yet, self-awareness is probably the most important aspect of your makeup as a leader.
Only by knowing yourself can you have the potential to understand other's better, thus being able to relate more effectively. Self-knowledge requires time for reflection and the ability to be self-aware. Continue reading »
I’m sure you have heard how the definition of insanity is doing repeatedly the same thing that doesn’t work and expecting to get a different result. Yet, every day leaders spend a lot of effort and time doing things — in meetings, managing businesses, writing emails, making decisions — that don’t translate into the best results.
Today's post challenges you to ask yourself throughout your day one powerful question. . . Continue reading »
“Back to School!” You have seen the signs in stores, schools, and other places. I recently wrote an article for parents on how to help children have a positive experience in school. After reviewing the article today, it occurred to me that most of the same ideas apply to leadership. Therefore, what follows is the revised and condensed version for leaders. Continue reading »
This week is a holiday week here in the USA. The 4th of July is all about freedom and independence. Every time this time of year comes around I’m extremely thankful. I also ask again myself the question: What does it really take to be free? Continue reading »
If you are serious about wanting a productive and interactive experience for your organization, you can't afford NOT to hire a facilitator. Continue reading »
Contrast surrounds us. Because of my passion for photography, I ponder the world of contrast often. I enjoy looking for contrast. In photography, contrast is what makes a picture come alive.
Life is full of contrasts: There is. . . Continue reading »
