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 …
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 …
“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 year, I choose a word. One word to keep before me. This word is pondered, considered, and savored throughout the year. It helps me focus and live intentionally. Fulfillment is this year’s word. The dictionary lists more than a few meanings… fulfill (-ment is the suffix making the verb form a noun) The word …
We all want to win. And most of us recognize that there’s a price to pay to do so. There will be giants to fight, obstacles to overcome and wounds along the way. It’s always valuable to learn from those who have won remarkable victories, so today I have chosen to consider an incredibly young …
Resilience. Mental Toughness. Agility. All characteristics naturally associated with leadership. Being enamored with words, I discovered the origin of the word resilience is the Latin word resilire, which means to spring back or rebound. Buoyancy. Now there’s a goal that makes me smile: to become more buoyant. Resilience is your ally. Imagine how your world …
How do you handle change? Do you embrace it? Resist it? Raise the sails and go with it? Maybe your personality has a five word policy for change: “Resist it at all costs.” Only problem is – that doesn’t work. Successfully navigating change is a prized skill in business and in life. For those willing …
We all get email notices like this and don’t think twice about the importance of down-time on a server. It affords time for updates and the tweaks that keep everything running smoothly. It’s so much better to schedule the time than procrastinate and end up with a sluggish site or even worse – a crash. …
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Have you ever set out to do something that took longer than you expected and was harder than you ever imagined? Seems like most worthwhile projects are like that. Last week, on a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, I enjoyed more than a few mountaintop experiences. The fresh air was invigorating and the sore …
It’s Monday and it’s a national holiday. I know there are more than a few people that are restless because they’re not working. I am a recovering workaholic, so I know the symptoms. I am here to tell you…. No Guilt. No Regrets. I know all about a good work ethic. In fact, I’ve been …