How to Lead People Smarter Than You
Am I seriously writing a blog on how to lead smart people? Ha, well I guess I am. Dan Rockwell’s recent post, “What If You’re Not that Smart,” made...
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The Foundation is Built in the Weeds
Stay out of the weeds! It’s often regarded as sage advice for all mid- to upper level leaders, but the reality, especially for entrepreneurs, is that the foundation of...
The 80/20 Leadership Rule
I had the opportunity to participate in a great meeting with some emerging leaders last week that my husband (and COO of Impact Performance Group) Keven was leading. He...
5 Leadership Lessons for Graduates
Graduation season is upon us! Whether your child is graduating from high school or college, the anxiety can easily mount as we get used to loosening our reins (Note:...
Where Do You Draw the Line?
What are your boundaries? Have you ever taken the time to define them? And if so, does your team know what they are? If you’re thinking, “I don’t need...
D is for Defensive
Last week I wrapped up my leader performance/growth reviews. I had some great conversations with my leaders, and in addition to discussing their growth, I thoroughly appreciate their feedback...
Smart or Wise Leadership: Why It Matters
This past week I was visiting with a comrade regarding smart people who aspire to be leaders. This led us to discussing the difference between having wisdom and having...
Where’s Your Sign?
We have signs all around us. Many signs tell us what to do, where to go, or what to be aware of. Most signs are designed to help us....
Are you Building a Legacy or a Résumé?
I’ve written on legacy before (Will Anyone Miss You? Live Out Your Legacy and How to Build a Legacy of Leadership), but today I’m prompted to write on it...
You Want It? Give It Away.
Is there something you want? Give it away. I’m realizing that we are made up of what we give away. We receive from others what we give to others. Yet,...