When my parents passed away, I felt it would be appropriate to honor them by investing in a student’s future by creating a scholarship for a deserving high school, undergrad or graduate student. Dad was a high school agriculture teacher before he moved into agribusiness, and Mom said she always wanted to … [Read more...]
Support growth NOT by telling others they are smart
I need to vent a bit. When I hear a client or friend say, “That’s just who I am”, or “that’s not me”, or “I can’t change” it makes me crazy. It may look like they are poking fun at themselves, but in reality they are failing to take personal responsibility to change. They may be so set in their ways they … [Read more...]
The Importance of Focus
A Story of Focus “Hold that plank for one minute,” my trainer said. “No problem,” I thought, because I have two hands and two feet on the ground. But then she told me to alternate bringing my knee to my chest, one at a time. I tried it once and I thought I was going to topple over, but then … [Read more...]
Inclusion and The Four Dimensions of Leadership
Ever feel excluded from a key meeting or social gathering? Feels pretty bad doesn’t it? It may bring back memories of what it felt like to be picked last on the playground team, or be excluded from the party. Nothing feels good about it. You may rationalize and tell yourself you had other things to … [Read more...]
Business Advice From the Moose With the Muffin
Strange, but true. There’s an important professional lesson hiding in a popular children’s book by Laura Numeroff. If You Give a Moose a Muffin chronicles the comedy that ensues when a hungry moose comes to visit. You offer him a muffin. Then he wants jam. Then he wants another muffin. Then another. … [Read more...]
3 Leadership Lessons Learned From Sea Turtles
From the moment they’re hatched, sea turtles are hurled into the world to fend for themselves until they’re ready to fulfill their purpose. They go through countless obstacles, but those obstacles actually toughen them up for the massive journey ahead of them. Like the lifecycle of sea turtles, the … [Read more...]
Master the Feedback Balancing Act
Great leaders take an active role in helping their employees grow. A major part of that process? They’ve learned to master the feedback balancing act: providing just the right combination of cold, hard truth and sincere compassion. Course correction with encouragement. Constructive criticism with … [Read more...]
It’s 2017: Move to the Front of the Line!
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? Even if you didn’t, there’s still something oddly liberating about a fresh calendar in January. A brand new year. A blank slate. Endless opportunities. A renewed sense of commitment to reaching goals. So what’s the problem? Many people can’t resist the urge … [Read more...]
An Up-Close Look at Remote Management
You land a new role. Exciting? Yes! But then you realize you’ll be managing people all over the country—or even the world. Time for panic? Not yet. Many more organizations today are structured to include remote teams, so you can benefit from their experiences. The first thing to point out is that the … [Read more...]
Is Jargon Hijacking Your Communications?
“I don’t understand.” Not the words you want to hear from your clients or your teams. And certainly not the words you want to be thinking when you’re the customer. The truth is, everyone wants to sound knowledgeable. If you have an advanced degree or specialized training in a certain field, that … [Read more...]
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