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There are many types of everything; different types of animals, people, foods, and… Leaders! I’d like to share the 5 Types of Leaders; this is not to put leaders in a positive or negative category. Rather, an opportunity to celebrate ALL Leaders and a chance to examine the Pros & Concerns of your Type! It’s […]

There are few things more illuminating and embarrassing than thinking you have power and suddenly realizing you don’t! Leaders may experience this when promoted to positions within an organization or transitioning to a new company or team. The job comes with increased pay, responsibility, a team to lead, and the assumption you have authority to

Have you ever had a boss that was super-stressed, on-edge, and fidgety? How did they make you feel? Have you ever entered a business and waited to be served by a chaotic staff? How did it make you feel? I think we’ve all been there and have sympathy for the stress a boss or staff

Middle Management can be hard! It’s one of the first promotions into a position of leadership. Higher-ups have seen your professional worth and believe you have what it takes to lead. It’s an exciting time; full of pride, anxiety, and the ever-lasting pressure of meeting the desires and sometimes unrealistic expectations of those above you…

  Over the years, I’ve had the honor of hiring awesome people into my company, my dream, my baby! It was easy to be attracted to the “Inspired & Motivated”, wide-eyed, eager candidate that struggled to blink as you spoke; as you could see your words and mission enter their soul… I call that “Vacuum

My youngest son plays quarterback and often finds himself in vulnerable situations in which he must open himself up to big hits to deliver the ball effectively; allowing little wins or big wins. If you’re not familiar with football, the quarterback is the person that throws the ball. They are usually the leader of the

As a leader within an organization, you know the craziness that comes with holidays; employees taking off, your vacation days, canceled meetings, rescheduled meetings, remembering where you and your team left off after the holiday, and chasing to follow-up or reschedule! The list goes on and there’s no more intense Holiday Time than the weeks

Have you ever shopped at a store and when it was time to be served or checked out it was as if the employee was angry at you for making them do their job or aggravated they had to stop their conversation with their coworker to assist you? Or, my favorite… the no eye contact,

Lists… you know that tornado of “To-Do’s” swirling around your head of all the things you need to get done? If you’re in a professional position of leadership… you have a list and that list tends to make us “Busy”. Please remember, “Busy” doesn’t mean “Better” and “Busy” doesn’t mean “Productive”. Also, your people have

During my Speaking Engagements and Trainings for organizations, I often share with leaders how to have the tough conversations with your people or teams; because when you’re not willing to… I guarantee you won’t be leading for long. However, they’re two sides to every coin; what’s the best way to receive the tough conversation? The