Identifying and Developing Talent
In the 1950s, riding instructor Harry deLeyer identified what would eventually prove to be an amazing talent, impacting his life far beyond what he could have imagined at the time. Arriving late to an auction, he spotted the few remaining unsold horses which were headed for the slaughterhouse. Something in the eyes of a former […]
Culture of Caring
After a recent blog garnered great interest, the LEADon® team decided to dive a little deeper into the ‘culture of caring’ theme which resonated with so many readers. Indeed, due to the tumultuous events of 2020-21, caring for one another seems an appropriate topic for families to consider, including members of a Corporate Family®. After […]
Improving Customer Connections
I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou Perhaps more than ever, the need to improve customer service is on the radar of many leaders. Although serving others is not a new concept in leadership, embracing […]
Reuniting Your Corporate Family®, Part III
Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. Desmond Tutu We’d like to begin this final blog in our series about reuniting your Corporate Family® with a question: What do people in your organization need in order to feel appreciated and motivated? […]
Reuniting Your Corporate Family®, Part II
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Helen Keller “Wow Tyler, way to steal the show at the meeting this morning. Do you think you could have given the rest of us a chance to shine?” Amanda complained as she filled up her coffee mug. “Look, you always […]
Reuniting Your Corporate Family®, Part I
The only rock I know that stays steady, the only institution I know that works, is the family.” Lee Iacocca One of the most exciting aspects of the COVID-19 vaccination process is the anticipated reuniting of family members, many of whom have been separated for over a year. But personal families are not the only […]
Social Distancing: Shortcomings and Solutions
For the past few months, the LEADon® team has been fielding an oft-repeated question: “Is social distancing sustainable for our teams long term?” The simple answer is no, absolutely not. The rationale is equally as simplistic: as humans we are interpersonal creatures, and despite the greatest technology, people need contact and interaction with others in […]
Vaccinations and Social Connections
While 2020 might be a year many people would like to forget, recent events have highlighted an essential component of the Corporate Family® experience that leaders would be remiss to ignore. In January of 2021, people from all walks of life not only began to receive COVID vaccinations but also experienced critical social connections which […]