TRUTH: Bullies are Not Leaders
The summer of 2016 is one I will always remember, not because of a great vacation or joyous occasion, but because of the bully. My 8 year-old daughter, "Kenzie", started the summer off with her usual perky quest to book the calendar with friend sleepovers and creative adventures. Within the first few weeks, she went into entrepreneur mode and concocted a cupcake bakery, a nail salon, and a dog walking business. Her passion was fueled each time one of her neighborhood friends
The Excitement of Being Listened To: What Great Listeners Do in Leadership
Do you remember that last time a leader listened to you at work? I mean, REALLY listened to you. All social media devices were put down, computers, phones, and meeting notifications were turned off, and the world's volume was turned down. When I ask people this question, most look at me and say something like, "Are you kidding?" I want to share 3 important truths and a bonus about leadership and listening: Truth #1: People become excited when a leader listens to them. The fe
How to Tell Business Stories: 3 Steps to Business Storytelling
Speaking in front of a business group can be daunting. It usually prompts a question of how to have a commanding presence while choosing the right approach. Did you know that you only have 60 seconds in which you will either command the attention of the room, or cause them to go into a mental coma? In this video blog, I share the realities of a meeting, and 3 practical things you can do to practice effective business storytelling. ___________________________________________
The Truth About Leadership and What Makes a Good Leader
Yesterday I was checking out some of the latest posts on LinkedIn and I ran across one about "The Secrets to Leadership". (The full name is not revealed to protect the innocent or guilty). I laughed out loud. Why? because it's not a secret. Great leadership is pretty cut and dry to understand. Either you do it well, or you don't, and you know by how people feel and react to the way you lead. I've been working with organizations and business people for over 20 years, and I
