Riots in Baltimore: Why I Need You to Help Me Write My Next Post
I don’t usually write on Tuesdays, but it would be irresponsible to not write in the midst of the chaos brewing in my hometown, Baltimore. For my international viewers, Baltimore has joined the cities featured on CNN and the morning shows due to their looting...
The VOICE Approach: 5 Ways to Ensure Your Voice is Heard
A Simple Technique to Ensure Your Voice is Heard For Greater Influence In the Q&A after my keynote the other day, a woman (ironically after refusing to use the roving microphone) asked, how do I ensure my voice is heard? The truth is my biggest fear is that I will...
The Power of a Change of Venue
It’s tricky for all of us. I’m teaching the only leadership course these accounting students will take as part of their masters programs. The class runs from 5-10 PM after most have worked all day in their internships, and we’re crammed into a room...
How to Inspire Behavior Change
You’ve tried everything, and the bad behavior continues. You don’t want to say “You need to change this behavior or else,” but the truth is–there will be consequences. Keep that “feedback-is-a-gift-and-I-care-about-you” loving...
37 Questions to Ask Yourself When Your Team Lacks Energy
I was giving a keynote on Saturday to large group of administrative professionals. My speech followed the recognition lunch. In addition to their formal awards, they did one of my favorites, “Stand up if _____.” “Stand up if you’ve received...
Experts Share Their Thoughts on “Spring Cleaning:” A Frontline Festival
Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. Our April Festival is all about spring cleaning. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pics and to all our contributors! Next month’s Festival is all about energizing leadership....
