The Power of a Road Trip
I spent many years in a “trust but verify” culture. What this meant was that I, and every executive above me, was expected to constantly show up in the retail stores to experience what was happening as the customers would. Is there a bird’s nest over the front...
How to Overcome Stage Fright
To overcome stage fright, remember why you’re holding the mic A moment of stagefright wisdom gained during a difficult time. I was deeply worried that my Dad was right, there would be no way I could hold it together to sing at my Mom’s funeral. I...
Experts Chime in on "Energizing Leadership:" A Frontline Festival
Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. Our May Festival is all about energizing leadership. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic and to all our contributors, ! Next month’s Festival is all about beginnings, fresh...
7 Questions You Should Ask When You Launch a New Project
I’m launching a new project that will significantly propel the LGL mission of growing leaders with the confidence and humility to make a deeper impact on the world. It’s a strong team, and I found us organically asking one another questions to frame our...
On the Meaning of Life
This week has been hard here. We’ve lost my Mom who was vibrant to the end, at a slower pace than predicted–with a painful ending no one should have to endure. Some of my Mom’s last words to me were “I just wish all this pain and suffering...
7 Reasons Good Moms Make Amazing Leaders
No one puts mom as a job title on their resume. In fact, many moms hide their mommy status when interviewing for a new job. They may even strip their resume of relevant volunteer experience that would reveal their motherhood status. I’m in the other camp...
5 Big Mistakes Managers Make When Developing Their People
Of course, one of the biggest mistakes managers make when developing their people is that they don’t spend enough time doing it. Or, even worse, aren’t spending any time at all. The fact that you’re reading this indicates that you care, and are...
4 Ways Smaller Companies Can Attract Great Talent
There are four main reasons my MBA students give me for wanting to work for the big guys versus a smaller company: prestige, salary/benefits, room for upward mobility, and security. Tough factors for the small guys to compete with for sure. Interesting,...
