Resentment (definition): Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly. Ouch. That’s a pretty negative definition, but think about it: Resentment is a harsh word for…
Category: Employee Engagement
A SIMPLE STORY ABOUT THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF RE-IMAGINATION
Have you ever had that moment when you look in the mirror or stop to survey your surroundings and you think “How did I get…
WHY YOU SHOULD ALWAYS ASK YOURSELF (AND YOUR TEAM) WHAT-IF QUESTIONS
Recently I spoke at a leadership training conference for my company. Most of the conference was spent talking about how great the team has been…
THE TOP FOUR INNOVATION BUSTERS PREVENTING YOU FROM REACHING NEW HEIGHTS
I recently wrote about personal innovation and how we can identify areas in our lives that call us to challenge ourselves, grow, and create lasting…
CAN HEALTHIER RELATIONSHIPS MAKE YOU A MORE EFFECTIVE AND AUTHENTIC LEADER?
Simply put, we are relational beings. Countless studies show that what makes us human is our need to connect with others. If you’re looking to…
BUSINESS INNOVATION BEGINS WITH PERSONAL INNOVATION
Lately I’ve been spending a lot of time examining innovation in my own organization and exploring ways to help my team better imagine, create, and…
SHHHH JUST LISTEN
Leaders are generally logical, rational people. We’ve gotten where we are because of our ability to come up with solutions, think on our feet, and…
HAVE YOU BEEN LISTENING DEEPLY?
“Dad, If I tell you what I am thinking about, will you promise not to respond in any way?” Translation: “Dad, can you be present…
HOW FORGIVENESS MAKES US BETTER LEADERS
Forgiveness liberates the soul, it removes fear. That’s why it’s such a powerful weapon.—Nelson Mandela The other day, somebody at work apologized for something they…
TO SERVE OR NOT TO SERVE
I am one of those people who believes that service to others is the heart of true leadership. I am also one of those people…