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Get Out of the Way

Last week I had one of those fulfilling, rewarding, crazy and chaotic mornings with several planned and pop-up calls and conversations with clients. Fulfilling and rewarding because I love...
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Will Anyone Miss You?

“The best way to be missed when you’re gone is to stand for something when you’re here.” – Seth Godin This quote is powerful from so many different perspectives,...
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Giving Up to Give Back

It’s Thursday Quote Day again! Will you live this one out? “Giving back involves a certain amount of giving up.” – Colin Powell I love this quote because it alludes to...
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Partnerships and Perseverence

“The best way out is always through.” – Robert Frost This month my husband and I celebrated 30 years of marriage! It’s a landmark that has so many lessons...
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Contributor or Pretender: What Are You?

A few weeks ago I discussed one of the most important characteristics of a leader: authenticity. Yet authenticity isn’t just a necessary trait of leaders. It’s something we need...
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The Danger in Remaining Silent

I was going through some old leadership material the other day when I came across an article I had saved by Patrick Lencioni on The Financial Crisis. It was...
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What If You Knew It Was Coming?

Have you ever been in a situation where you knew you had to face something difficult in the near future? I’m not talking about an unexpected, tough situation that...
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Servant Leadership Gut Check

“Servant Leadership.” It’s a popular term thrown around these days. We tell our people they need to be servant leaders. We constantly ask our colleagues and customers to tell...
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A Leader’s Mask

I love Halloween! Why is it so exciting to dress up as something that you’re not? It’s thrilling, funny and even a bit risky because you’re trying to be...
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Leading vs. Managing… At War or Peace?

You hear the phrase management versus leadership all the time. Just the term “versus” gives us a feeling that the two are at war with each other. Yet, realistically the...
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