I was recently asked, “what is my greatest fear?” Several things came to mind including spiders, heights, rejection and taking risks. The later of which is the greatest. There is vulnerability in taking risks. The ever-present question of “what if this doesn’t work?” lurks in the corner of our minds. Read more…
“Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feeling with the heart of another.” ~ Alfred Adler What if this were happening to me? I believe this is a crucial question for leaders to ask when engaging with their team members. It unlocks Read more…
I have a quiet, mellow nature. It is often mistaken for shyness. We use these words interchangeably. If I am quiet, then I must be shy. Or if I am shy, then I am quiet. Right? Not necessarily. It turns out that I am an introvert which is often misconstrued Read more…
Many of us can relate to the experience of either having a bad boss or being the bad boss. I do not believe that we begin our leadership journey with these intentions. The reality is stuff happens, our egos can become inflated and our emotions can easily overload. The bad Read more…
My first encounter with a difficult person really baffled me. I was shocked by his sudden display of anger and belligerent behavior. I was paralyzed and dumbfounded. The meeting could not end soon enough. I gathered my notebook and hurried to my car. I was a short distance, just two Read more…
“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning and focused effort.” – Paul J. Meyer I was picking up my favorite breakfast sandwich at Panera Bread. An upbeat lady with a beautiful smile says, “I love your dress. It’s great for Read more…
“Good order is the foundation of all things.” – Edmund Burke I remember vividly the first day I started using a planner, not a calendar, but a planner. It was my first day in my first official career related job. The owner walked me through the house rules of this Read more…