I’ve been fascinated with the intricacies of culture since I was in high school and became familiar with the work of cultural anthropologist, Margaret Mead. Becoming an anthropologist was one of the career aspirations I had as I moved through college. When I landed in the business world, I wasn’t immediately aware of how much …
Keys to Building an Effective Organizational Culture Read More »
One generation can make a big difference in how people view the world. Cultural values shift and the events that shape our lives vary dramatically in the span of several decades. Consider world events that are indelibly printed in your memory. Where were you when you heard the news of the planes crashing into the …
The Winning Edge: Lead from Within Leadership is a high calling because of this; the fruit of wise leadership can only grow from a wise heart. Even a small child knows the law of nature – like produces like. You plant squash, you reap squash. Plant bean seeds – you’ll eat beans. So it goes …
The Winning Edge: Qualities of Sustainable Leadership Read More »
Happy Birthday, America! It is immensely important to celebrate and show appreciation for the things we value and want to keep in our lives. Like our freedom. Whatever we celebrate expands. As you might expect, there’s another side to that coin. I saw a sign in a dentist’s office years ago that said, “Ignore your …
If you’ve ever been knocked off your feet by a pounding wave and churned in the turbulence, you know what it feels like to be overwhelmed. It’s happened to me many times – both literally and figuratively – and both form indelible memories. One vivid recollection comes from an adventure on the shores of Hawaii …
Perspective is everything. The right perspective makes the impossible possible. The wrong perspective can blind you, chain you, and keep you captive in thoughts of darkness and defeat. A case in point is the ancient story of David and Goliath. David was young, idealistic, zealous, exuberant and energetic. Some might say he was incredibly naive. …
The best way to have a great year is to do a reset halfway through the year. June is the second January. The summer solstice – the longest day of the year – seems to invite you to think about how you are filling these days of more light. Making measurable progress in the things …
If you’ve never lost your mojo, let me be the first to congratulate you. When you lose it, you know it. You feel like you’ve been side-lined while everyone else is enjoying the thrill of the game. Mojo is the rhythm you have when things are going well. You’ve got momentum, energy and feel the …
Out of gas. Stuck. Frustrated. Burned out. You know where you were headed and when you were supposed to be there, but now you’re delayed. Not to mention disappointed in yourself. How are you going to respond? Three Ways to Start When You’re Stuck 1. Dig deep and recall the reasons you started – whether …
Physics was not my favorite subject in school, but I must admit to a certain fascination with Sir Issac Newton’s Laws of Motion. He addresses momentum, inertia, acceleration, force, velocity and predictable reactions – all significant concepts when it comes to success. The laws of nature and science carry much wisdom that directly apply to …