Over time I've come realize that leaders can easily succumb to a disease called, "Mindless Mingling." Mindless mingling occurs when the thinking life of a leader experiences a deficit because of limited knowledge capital or a limited relational network. In other...
In an address to the House of Commons during the Second World War, Winston Churchill said, "I am your servant. You have the right to dismiss me when you please. What you have no right to do is ask me to bear responsibility without the power of action." If you've led...
The beginning of a new year typically represents new beginnings in our lives. We clean the slate, set new goals, and aspire to accomplish something meaningful. To leverage this time of the year, I suggest that you ask yourself four questions: In What Areas Do You Want...
The start of a new year is the perfect time to set a new course. Creating that course begins by answering four questions. The first question is, In What Areas Do You Want to Grow? The second question is, How Do You Plan to Grow? The third question to help you set your...
When beginning a new year, it's always good to start with four essential questions. The first question is, "In What Areas Do You Want to Grow?" Once you've made an accurate assessment of your growth areas, a second question must follow. Without the second question,...
It's a new year and with it new year's resolutions are in full swing. So at the risk of sounding negative, let me put things in perspective: How did you do with last year's resolutions? I don't mean to put a damper on this year's resolutions, but let's be honest. If...
Each year I like to share my top posts of the year. Below you'll find my top 13 posts written in 2013. Enjoy! 1. 5 Words of Wisdom for Graduates 2. What to Do When You Lose Trust in a Relationship 3. 3 Truths About the Spirit of Truth 4. "I'm Just Not Being Fed": How...
I love to read. That wasn't true when I was younger…I had to learn to be a lifelong learner. But today reading is an important part of my personal and professional growth. Perhaps Mark Twain's words hit home for me when he said, “The man who does not read good books...
New Year’s resolutions are common around the world. In fact, many surveys about the most common resolutions (as well as the most commonly broken resolutions) include things like: Lose weight Save Money and Get out of debt Spend more time with family and friends Quit...