Leaders are not born, they are developed. Some leaders are born in a home that nurtures their development. Others are forged by experiencing the worst while dreaming of the best. They make a conscious decision to chart a new course. I’m fortunate. I have parents who modeled well and also made me learn things for …
Success can be measured in numerous ways. It’s easy to recognize, particularly when you observe an organization impacting those it serves by making a positive difference in their lives. This can only be achieved by people who care, have a strong work ethic and are committed to the team. We all patronize businesses that treat …
A Tribe of Leaders “Eagles come in all shapes and sizes, but you will recognize them chiefly by their attitudes.” ~ E. F. Schumacher There’s a dramatic difference between chickens and eagles. Observing both has been interesting and given me fresh insights into leadership. I’ve never been much of a bird watcher until we moved …
When was the last time you heard a song that got stuck in your head? Maybe you didn’t even particularly like it – that makes it even more irritating! One of them that comes to mind for me is “It’s a Small World After All” that plays on the Disney ride. It goes from cute …
Slim. Slime. Snake. Shake. Letter. Better. Just change one little letter in a word and the meaning is completely changed. The English alphabet contains twenty-six letters and with that, we have somewhere between a quarter of a million and one million words currently in use. New words are added to the language constantly and unused …
“A leader: Anyone who holds herself or himself accountable for finding potential in people and processes.” Brene Brown’s definition of leadership conveys the essence of leading from within. Authentic leadership is both influence and action and is expressed from the inside out. Leadership is not a title or a position. It is not based on …
Every week when I flip my personal planner to a new page, the blank spaces beckon me to fill in My Project This Week, My Goals and My Biggest Win. I get a clean slate every week. I’ve been reminded of an important truth as I consider how to fill in the blanks. Success is …
I’ve been enchanted by social media since I began flirting with it years ago. I expected it to be work and discovered it’s more like a dance class. We’ve been in a serious relationship since that time. My bio says I’m a Professional Speaker, Business Coach, Author, Team-Builder, and Online Marketing Strategist with experience in social …
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” — Steve Jobs If a phrase became true through repetition, our world would be ablaze with those living with …
The title of this Infographic grabbed me. Made me smile. Made me realize the reason I don’t use Skype much to this day goes back to when I thought you had to use the camera instead of posting a nice headshot of yourself for Skype conversations. I hated it. It’s funny how first impressions tend …