Have A Clue
He actually sent me a picture. This leader understood the concepts of servant leadership. Unfortunately, his boss did not. In the picture was a car parked in a space that read Visitors. While the rest of the company parked in the designated employee parking spaces the CEO of the company chose the spot closest to the building. This may seem like a small thing but it is not. What do you think the team members think every morning when they walk past his car to enter the building?
She Leads with Respect and Humility
Her name is Katie Britt and she is one of the most successful young leaders in our state and maybe the country. She has sat with national leaders and served as chief of staff to one of the most influential leaders in our nation.
Enough
I was talking with a wise executive recently who was sharing his thought process on the next steps in his leadership journey. One of the driving questions he posed for change was, “Have I had enough?” While it seems like a simple question, a meaningful answer requires some soul searching, wisdom and courage.
Some Have All The Luck
Have you noticed that some people seem to have all the luck? At least that’s what we like to tell ourselves as we struggle through this strange year of 2020.
Running In Fear
Questions abound in our lives today. We are consumed with living in a world that is in uncharted territory. That’s why decision making is more important than ever.
To Be Clear
I walked away from my conversation with this leader with new found hope and wisdom.
Ashley’s Perseverance
This is a story about a wife, mom and entrepreneur who is constantly striving to do better and achieving the gradual result of excellence along the way.
How Are Your Eyes?
During times of stress and pressure, it is easy to default towards a directive and authoritative leadership style. Instead, we need to allow our eyes to see the world from someone else’s perspective.
Avoiding the Rocks
We recently went on a kayak adventure down a river located in a rainforest. There were rapids; underwater rocks along with a bit of easy floating.
The Big Blue
This is hard stuff. The length of uncertainty and the depth of the new normal is taking its toll. I was talking with a married couple who owns a business together.
Heavy Lifting
It is the norm now. Virtual meetings have become necessary to conduct business during this time of social distancing and remote working.
Losing Our Footing
One of the greatest fears we as humans have is the fear of the unknown and of uncertainty. Welcome to the year 2020.
I Know Phil
You really know someone when you have walked with them for nearly 20 years through adversity and victory. These are the experiences where you build or debunk trust for and in someone.
The Epicenter
Everyone is experiencing these interesting and difficult days differently. Dr. Rebecca Teeters lives in the epicenter of where the focus on the civil unrest began this year.
Ears First
It was silent on the other end of the line. I was in a conversation with a seasoned executive and had just delivered some coaching help concerning her leadership. I admit my first impulse was that I had offended her.
Just Listen
Thank you for the kind and heartfelt comments that many of you sent to me in regard to my podcast interview with Bruce Jones. He displayed courage, honesty, transparency and wisdom in the interview.
Bruce Jones on being black, the murder of George Floyd, and the importance of dialogue
This video was recorded via Zoom for my podcast, Crossing the Line, on June 2.