Respect is one of those must-haves in the workplace. It doesn’t matter what age you are. Respect should be shown for our work done, words spoken, and capabilities shown. Without respect, good attitudes fade and…Read More
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A Mindful Difference: Respond vs React
There may be a slight difference between the words react and respond. Yet, in practice, there seems to be a gulf of difference. React in action. When people react, it seems to be defensive. We…Read More
Leadership and the Art of Struggle
Steven Snyder wrote a solid leadership book on something everyone deals with but not many write about. In Leadership and the Art of Struggle, the book is dedicated to working and leading through challenges, adversities,…Read More
Be a Trust Activist
An activist is a “vigorous advocate of a cause.” What if the cause was trust? What if we led as a trust activist in all that we do and say? An interesting dynamic would unfold….Read More
A Founder’s Story. A Leadership Lesson.
It’s all about me! And other founder red flags you should never ignore. Getting pitched by a new startup? You’re probably face-to-face with the founder. At a local university, at a coffee shop, or perhaps…Read More
Wake Up Your Character
Character is often discussed. However, it is commonly done in terms of values and leadership styles. It becomes a surface-level talk, almost naïve in approach. Yes, our character may be apparent in meetings, conversations, and…Read More
The Unfortunate “Nature” of Leadership
What do a meadowlark, cricket, and squirrel have to do with leadership? The answer in a minute… Nature has a way of spurring memories and calming minds. It is that fresh breeze blowing through the…Read More
How to Toughen Up – 4 Steps
How do you toughen up yourself? Simple answer: Get out there and do something! If you have read anything about me, you know that I grew up on a family farm. A farmer’s life teaches…Read More
Do People Sense Joy in Your Live Performance?
I don’t buy many live concert music CDs. The recording studio ones are always higher quality, right? After all, all the elements are controlled to produce the perfect sound. One weekend, I read a NY Times…Read More
The Jim Tressel Leadership Lesson
“Success is a journey that we all take, and it affects every phase of our lives. In order to thrive during that journey, we have to have a clear view of what success is, what…Read More
