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Ask anyone who knows me and they’ll tell you; cooking isn’t my thing! I don’t enjoy the ratio of time it takes to prepare and clean; compared to the time it takes to eat. However, I was lucky to marry my wife… she loves to cook and bake and is the best at both! Although […]

It’s always surprised me how most people behave as if their leaders aren’t real people. As if their leaders should have all the answers, have no life problems simply because they have a position of status or a higher income, and should never complain. In my days as an employee, it befuddled me to watch

Evolution rarely feels good or something you feel like accepting when it begins; rather, it feels like change… and change can be annoying! Professionally and personally change can be anticipated and accepted or change can be thrusted upon you and viewed as unfair and frustrating; focusing solely on what you’ve lost instead of taking advantage

I’m a BIG believer in having a process that allows your vision of success to come true! Whether your vision of success is professional, personal, in a relationship, or all of the above… the process is the “doing” part and is the vehicle that will take you there. If there’s one thing you take from

I recently read a book explaining how a new leader within an organization instituted a new policy designed to help the organization save money, retain their best workers, and shake off uninspired employees. However, Middle Management didn’t agree or like the new plan… due to a lack of understanding of the plan and a failure

I’d like to preface this by saying this is no knock on anyone in a professional position of leadership with the title of Manager. You’ve earned your way up the ladder and congrats on your success! I’d like to share my definition of a Leader vs. a Manager; a leader positively influences, impacts, protects, makes

Leadership must never stop! The concept of inspiring, positively influencing, protecting, and impacting is a constant practice of great leaders, organizations, and teams. However, there are three major time periods that act as a sinkhole for leadership and work/life harmony to fall into. The first is the time-period of massive success. It can become difficult

Some people were born with natural leadership skills, some lead when the situation calls for it, and others don’t prefer the spotlight of leadership at all. None of these positions on being a leader are right, wrong, positive, or negative… it’s people, their preferences, and how they see themselves. Whether you’re in a professional position

A Promotion; What an exciting word for most people in companies and organizations! It signifies recognition for your hard work, your ability, and your potential. It also tends to come with a raise and title that gives our ego a boost and pat on the back. As with anything, there are Pros and Concerns… and

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