Give Them the Why

Give Them the Why

Recently I was facilitating a Leadership session in the great state of Iowa. To accommodate the size of the group, the organization partnered with the local community college. I have to say I was extremely impressed with how modern the facility was and the AV system...
Leadership is About Consistency- Not Immediacy

Leadership is About Consistency- Not Immediacy

Why do you brush your teeth everyday? It takes about two minutes and it’s a seemingly mundane task so why do you do it? I mean come on, we go to a professional dentist twice a year. They poke, and prod and clean our teeth beyond all recognition. Clearly these...
50 for 50

50 for 50

Today I turned 50, a half century…WOW.  Seems like a lot of time, but I feel like there is still so much time left and still so much more to do. One thing I’ve learned in 50 years is that in order to move forward with intention and purpose, it’s also good to look back...
To Acclimate or Not to Acclimate

To Acclimate or Not to Acclimate

Successful strategies to on-board your new hire If you are like many of our clients these days than you have been in the midst of hiring spree for your organization. Record low unemployment and a mobile workforce have created a true lack of talent to fill even the...
Lessons From Moving

Lessons From Moving

My wife and I recently moved from our home of the past 17 years into the home we’ve always dreamed about. We packed and planned, and created a real strategy to make our move go as smoothly as possible. Contacted furniture and appliance vendors, scheduled handy men to...