Leadership Doesn’t Matter When You Are Winning
If I hear the word unprecedented one more time I’m going to implode. Yes we are dealing with something we’ve never experienced before, and yes it’s going to take a huge effort on the part of everyone to get through it. So let’s do everyone a favor and stop...
Ode to Boredom
As we embark on week number two of life in the New Normal, I’ve been hearing lots of stories about people and families dealing with boredom. With school-aged kids off now on extended breaks, sports and activities cancelled, and many working out of make-shift home...
Ego is Not Your Amigo
About 10 years ago I was conducting a leadership seminar for a group of about 30 participants which seemed to be going very well. The group was engaged, responsive and energetic which as a facilitator makes the process so much easier. There was one person...
Celebrate Success
For some reason in February I almost always find myself watching the movie Miracle. This month marks the 40th Anniversary of the 1980 Gold Medal winning USA hockey team. After the movie ended there was a documentary “Miracle On Ice” with player interviews from...
Put You in the Core Values
If you visit any functioning organization around the country you will typically find a picture, plaque or poster depicting the company’s Core Values. Words like- RESPECT- TEAMWORK- INTEGRITY- SERVICE- TRUST and many others will usually fill up those spaces. I...
Sent Doesn’t Mean Received
Study after study confirms that the number one challenge within most organizations is Communication- or lack of it. Yet if I were to ask you what you spend most of your time doing all day, every day what would you tell me? Communicate right? How are we...
New Year’s Resolution Solution
Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions? Yes, it’s January and it’s that time of year when many people begin the process of pursuing their New Year’s resolutions. This annual commitment to radically reinvent our lives is probably the biggest setup for...
Holiday Lessons From Clark Griswold
It's the time of year to watch some of my favorite old movie’s -Christmas Vacation is definitely one of them. I never seem to get tired of watching Clark Griswold and his futile attempts to provide the perfect Holiday for his family. This year, I realized that...
So This is Christmas- What Have YOU Done?
I keep hearing that song on the Radio by John Lennon, “So this is Christmas” In the first line John Lennon pointedly asks us “What have you done? Another year over and a new one just begun” The timing of this song is an excellent reminder to take...
10 Tips for a Stress Free Holiday
It’s that time of year- bells are ringing, children singing and all is merry and bright. Everyone except for you that is, because between your work, family, friends and year-end events you are completely stressed out. Simply surviving the holidays is no way to...
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