Appreciation: The Culture that Changes You
As I re-read the email, I could hardly believe it had been sent a month plus a few days before I lost a good friend and colleague. His death had been sudden, and the sadness of his loss has greatly impacted all of us who had the chance to know Jay. Personally, he loved life […]
Rest and Better Brain Power
I read a detailed article recently on the importance of rest and the brain’s ability to function at maximum capacity. Although the length of the article alone nearly put me to sleep after a long day, I found much of the evidence shared in the Scientific American piece extremely valuable. I especially needed to be […]
Emotional Quotient and You: A Tale of Two Leaders
“The ability to deal with people is as purchasable a commodity as sugar or coffee, and I will pay more for that ability than for any other under the sun.” John D. Rockefeller For many in the large company we worked with years ago, it truly was the best of times—and the worst of times. […]
10 Goals for Today’s Working Women (and the men in your lives!) Part II
In a previous blog, I shared five of ten goals that I believe are beneficial for today’s working women, and the men in their lives too. It is my belief that if men could kindly encourage the women in their lives to follow the values/principles shared here via accountability, both men and women would benefit […]
10 Goals for Today’s Working Women (and the men in your lives!) Part I
This blog is for everyone, so don’t stop reading! If you are a man, please read this and then pass it on to a woman in your life. It could be a colleague, friend, or perhaps your wife or daughter. Let her know that the following thoughts are from a leadership coach with thirty years […]
Bank of Relational Equity and Trust
Over the years, we’ve talked to leaders about building trust and why it is essential for the long-term health of any organization. But how is trust actually built, or should we say developed, between individuals, teams, and in corporate families? Interestingly enough, this process is similar to the way people bank money, but instead of […]
Leadership Lessons from Far, Far Away
*Sometimes a simple story reminds us of where we need to grow, so enjoy the leadership fable you’ll find below! Long, long ago in a place called Far, Far Away Life was sweet and pleasant, both night and day. The king and queen led with a fair, balanced hand So men, women and children thrived […]
Passion and Your Profession
Recently I read an article written by a successful dermatologist who finally returned to her “passion” in life. It seems that she’d been an avid hiker before medical school, and even after establishing her practice, the demands of her family and patients took precedence over something she’d enjoyed doing when she was younger. To be […]