I have had leaders who swore a lot. And I have had other leaders who swore some, but refrained from swearing when I was around out of respect. Career Builder did an interesting survey a little while back on using foul language in the workplace. They found that over 50% of workers reported they swear […] Read more

The following teamwork story illustrates the need for every member of the team regardless of their differing talents and gifts. It is a powerful reminder of why leaders and team members must embrace diversity. Have you ever heard of the Aesop Fable, “The Belly and the Members?” As you read the following story I encourage […] Read more

If you are like me you have attended your fair share of management and leadership training programs over your career. In fact, if you manage managers, you have sent many of them through management training as well. There is one important thing though that isn’t discussed much in many of these management/leadership development programs. It […] Read more

I am sure I don’t have to tell those who read this blog the importance of good old fashion teamwork. There are a number of benefits to teamwork which include greater outcomes, better ideas, increased support, greater sense of accomplishment and quicker more efficient work. I was trying to teach the importance of teamwork to […] Read more