Leadership Lessons from the Easter Season
For many, and for Christians in particular, this is Holy Week. Today is Maundy Thursday. Many will attend a Tenebrae Service tonight. Tomorrow is Good Friday. And Sunday will be …
Leadership Lessons the Hard Way
I awoke yesterday morning to the terrible news that I lost a dear friend overnight. My friend, Butch Sweeney, could no longer stand to be in this mortal shell. He …
You Can Conduct Valuable Team Meetings
Almost 2 weeks ago, I discussed team briefings and the importance of communications in the process. But I really didn’t take the time to address the mechanics of conducting a valuable …
The Truly Humble Don’t Know It
Last week was a blur. I spent the entire week in New Orleans at the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council’s (WBENC) Summit & Salute. According to their website, “WBENC’s Summit …
The Value of Team Briefings
We have many communication options these days – phone calls, faxes, emails, text messages, and so on. You can even communicate with just a single emoji. Who hasn’t sent a …
Size Really Does Matter
I recently got to spend some time at a working farm and family friendly venue with animals to pet, a hay maze, some slides, a little zip line, and some …
10 Tips to Boost Your Confidence
Leadership and confidence usually go hand in hand. But sometimes you feel awkward or even silly. You may feel silly and awkward inside, but you can learn to overcome those …
The Value of Perspective
Perhaps this article today will deal more about life than about leadership. But, who knows? I am just going to let my thoughts flow and see where they take me. …
The Value of a Translator
I had an incredible opportunity yesterday to speak on a subject that is very near and dear to my heart. I am currently on a business trip to Bangalore, India …
Is it Time for a Post-Mortem?
OK, the title is a little morbid. Especially in light of the fact that I have been really sick with the flu and now I find myself in a part …