If you are a leader, you are always looking for quick and effective ways to boost the morale of those you lead. Last Sunday night we had a good portion of our family over for dinner, including our three children that are married and their spouses. While we were wrapping up our meal, my wife suggested […] Read more
Who has helped you find your way in becoming a successful leader? As the old adage goes, “if you ever see a turtle on a fence post, he did not get there by himself.” Neither did those who are leaders. I believe that more than one-person has helped point the way for each of us. […] Read more
Wouldn’t you agree that there isn’t any other leadership position in the whole world better or more important than being a parent? All leaders have their challenges, but when the day is done, the challenges we have in our own homes are the most important challenges we have. They require our undivided attention, and our […] Read more
Who do you value most on your teams? Your leaders and managers? I found this joke the other day and hope you find it of value in sharing with others. My guess is many would say their managers are most important, right? Their pay reflects it, doesn’t it? You might be wrong. The punchline in […] Read more
There are five basic and what I believe are simple things all leaders must do to be effective coaches. Being a good leader means you practice good coaching. The last year or so I have had my own personal kind of leadership coach. Maybe not what you would traditionally think of when you think of […] Read more
