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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 […]

Years ago, I outsourced someone to manage an important part of my business; we’ve worked together for years and created a successful process. Recently, there was a situation that required immediate attention. Upon calling, I was rushed off the phone due to their busy season and passed-off to a gentleman that was supposed to be

You wake in the morning, get ready for your workday, arrive at your company or laptop, work a full day, return home and repeat… taking for granted all of the things, big and small, you’ve effortlessly accomplished in a day! Whether you’re a Front-Line employee, Manager, or the CEO… it never ceases to amaze me

The delegation of responsibilities would appear to be a logical part of leadership; and in theory it is, however in actual practice it can be a sticking point for many leaders within organizations and teams. Some leaders like the job they were originally hired to do and choose to nobly stay in the weeds with

One of the best compliments I receive as a Professional Speaker is, “You’re so passionate!”. I’m honored to get to do what I do for a living; speaking and training for organizations in enhancing Leadership & Work/Life Harmony… as I hope you’re passionate about what you do for a living. Being passionate about your work,

Gossip… What a powerfully destructive word; yet it seems to be a mainstay in the way many people converse in the workplace, at home, and in their relationships. You’ve experienced it… during your breaks at work; engaging in, listening to, or overhearing gossip about your boss, co-workers, the projects, and all of the decisions you

I know… it sounds weird to even mutter the words, keep the effects of a global pandemic going. So many people lost their lives, families lost family members, and the world changed forever. This is not to minimize the pain, loss, and suffering of so many; rather an opportunity to live in the positives and

As a leader, either you’ve come across or will come across what I call a “Speedy Employee”. This is the person on your team that’s a go-getter, doesn’t need micro-managing, is intuitive, listens, applies, takes initiative, and hits the ground running; all you have to do is point them in the right direction! In my

Have you ever had a new leader come to introduce themselves and address the company or an existing leader stand up to run a meeting and address the masses? It can go great or it can be awful… forgetful at best or upsetting at worse! I’ve had the pain and privilege of being on both

To me, there’s nothing worse than a Dream-Killer… I have a few pet peeves and this one ranks pretty high on my list! I once played on a team, trained all off-season, was in the best physical and mental shape of my life and on the first meeting of camp… the coach enters and says,