Leadership Development Posts

Do you have a personal board of advisors?

When you read the subject header, “Do you have a personal board of advisors,” what came to mind? Chances are, some didn’t even open this email as they associate a “board of advisors” with bigger businesses. Many companies have... Read More »

What Derails Most Leaders Careers?

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a Truth@Work webinar with Donnie Smith, CEO, Tyson Foods. Let me simply say, WOW!   In today’s culture, it’s sometime difficult to discern wise counsel when it comes to leadership.   There is... Read More »

It’s Time for a Heart Check!

If we were to honestly do an assessment of the “heart” of your business, which of the following scenarios would best apply? “It is obvious what kind of life develops out of trying to get your own way all... Read More »

BUY-IN: Do you have it?

In the past few weeks, we have been reflecting on the importance of buy-in and wanted to share a few thoughts. You’ve likely all heard that in relationships and in working with teams of people, it’s important to gain... Read More »

How many of you are going to change the world?

Over the past year, I have had the opportunity to see Oliver DeMille (http://oliverdemille.com/), speak a couple of times and have read his books, Freedom Shift and 1913. In November 2011, he began his speech by telling a story... Read More »

“The One Thing That Changes Everything!”

Looking at your business or personal relationships, what is that “one thing that changes everything?” That one foundational “thing” that, if done correctly, will explode the growth of any business or personal relationships. Vice verse, if done incorrectly, it... Read More »

Challenge Group Discussion: “Choose to Be Positive in All Situations”

Last night, we once again had another great challenge group discussion.  This week’s discussions were based off Orrin Woodward’s, book Resolved:  13 Resolutions for LIFE – Resolution # 3 – Attitude – “Choose to Be Positive in All Situations”. ... Read More »

Jump on the Bandwagon!

In his book, Bringing Out the Best in People, Alan Loy McGinnes discusses “12 Rules for Bringing Out the Best in People”. These rules are: “Expect the best from people you lead. Make a thorough study of the other... Read More »

Who am I, What am I, Why am I?

When working with businesses and individuals we often ask our clients to answer the following questions: “Who am I, What am I, Why am I”. We always want to get to the core of these questions early on in... Read More »

What’s the value of one good idea?

At Truth@Work, an organization with which I am involved, we often ask the question: “What’s the value of one good idea?” Recently, in listening to a CD coming off my monthly LIFE subscription, I was reminded of a story... Read More »