The next time you’re faced with a choice between making grand promises and quietly getting things done, remember this timeless adage: Actions speak louder than words. Our world is noisy and filled with empty talk, driven on social media by everyone seeking a microphone. It’s amplified, but is it meaningful? A simple way to gain meaningful attention is to be…
Success as a leader doesn’t happen from having all the answers. During my years of teaching leadership, communication, and management, I’ve learned that the most important thing is learning to have open, honest, and vulnerable conversations. To get maximum participation with our teams, we each need to believe our contribution matters. Compare the Super Bowl to a work meeting. Why…
When life gets difficult, it’s easy to feel powerless. It can seem like nothing we do matters or makes an impact, like things will never get better. I’ve had those feelings too, but I’m here to tell you they’re a waste of time and energy. So, when the headwinds are strong, what if you focus your mind on more empowering…
I’m a traveler. It’s part of my career and has been for the past 12 years with the exception of 18 months during the pandemic. Right now, travel is hard. If you have a connecting flight, good luck. Though we’re told its mechanical difficulties, it’s not. We’re short of pilots and though travel must continue, filling flights with no one…
As busy leaders, we can’t do it all. Even if we could, there are always things we put off or dread when we see them on the calendar. Wouldn’t it be better if we came to work energized every day, excited about all we had to contribute? It’s possible, and Delegate and Elevate™ is the EOS® tool to get you…
In today’s digitally connected world, communication is at our fingertips 24/7. How much of that communication is valuable, and how much communication is too much? I’ve spent a good deal of my life teaching, learning, examining, figuring out, and screwing up communication. That’s normal! In fact, I believe that communication is the most challenging part of leading and managing people. …
Those of who you have followed along on my blogging journey know that I thrive on productivity and accomplishment. So, today’s blog – about intentionally lowering the bar – might seem surprising. During life’s toughest challenges, however, I discovered that this approach is something every leader needs. During a particularly difficult phase of my life, I struggled to get out…
If you know me, you know I’m a morning person. I believe mornings hold immense power because they set the tone for the entire day and can make or break what’s accomplished. As the summer ends and we integrate into new routines, I wanted to share my five-step routine that sets my day up for success. Rome wasn’t built in…
As the summer begins to wrap up, I fondly remember a trip our family took to Valley Fair. I love rollercoasters, yet several members of my family are afraid of heights. As we approached one of my favorites, the Renegade, it led to a meaningful conversation with my daughter. She was scared to get on the rollercoaster and told me…
In the whirlwind of any overscheduled day, my favorite quote attributed to Gandhi will cross my mind: “I’m so busy today, I’ll have to meditate twice as much.” Amidst the multiplying meetings, tasks, and continuing needs of others, the thought of pausing to meditate seems unrealistic and counterproductive – as if volunteering the time slipping through my fingers. But then,…