Putting the Fun Back In Performance Reviews. (No, Really.)
I realize that what I’m about to say may have you thinking, “Sasser needs to seek immediate professional psychiatric help.” But today I’m going to own up to it...
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REALity Question: How does your leader say thanks?
The week of Thanksgiving always seems like a good time to reflect on how we can thank employees for their hard work and for the value they bring to...
Popularity, Politics, and Principles
Well, whether you love him or dislike him, most everyone would probably agree that George W. Bush isn’t known for his eloquence in speaking. But in an interview with...
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Have you ever wondered how two companies – who do the same thing in the same industry – weather tough times so differently? Why does one survive an economic...
Finishing Strong
Well, here we are right smack dab in the middle of 4th quarter 2010! I can’t believe we are about to hit the holiday season. For many companies, 2010...
Former Philadelphia Eagles Coach, Dick Vermeil, Talks Leadership
I just returned from an amazing event our team put on this past week. It’s called Exchange, and it’s designed to allow a small group of leaders the opportunity...
Be Willing to Lead Up
One of the leadership topics I’m most passionate about is leading up. Leading up is how I coach, how I promote, and how I grow. I love it when...
Leadership, NASCAR Style
I should probably start this post by admitting that I am not a huge NASCAR fan. However my husband and youngest daughter are, and I wasn’t about to miss...
The Power of the Position
My daughter plays a lot of basketball. She’s on the school team during the regular season and plays in a league during the off season. There is a particular...
Confessions of an Executive Assistant
Afew days ago I was honored to have some great conversation over lunch with three women whom I respect very much: Linda Eggers, who is the executive assistant for...