How Leadership Development is Hurting Your Career
“What’s the best way for John to improve?” I asked, one of those coachy-interviewing questions people like me say to bosses and peers of folks we’re working to support. “Honestly, I wish he would just stop trying so hard to improve, and...How to Give a Motivational "Locker Room" Speech
The band had traveled 13 hours on 14 buses for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Now slime was falling from the sky. The 500 piece band had planned to hold their final rehearsal on the fields of Newark airport. Now they were stuffed into the Marriott ballroom. It...What Is Gratitude?
True gratitude begins wtih deep humility. True gratitude changes us. True gratitude transforms our relationships. True gratitude changes the game. Courtesies Aren’t Gratitude And yet, as leaders, we spend much time on “Thanks for passing the gravy” kind of...
My Very Best Interviewing Advice: Do’s and Don’ts For Successful Interviews
I’m always asked for interviewing advice– from interviewers and candidates. Of course, you need the basics. Do your homework. Hone your situational-based interview stories and don’t say anything stupid to the receptionist on the way in. But what...Leaders Share about Worklife Balance Integration – A Frontline Festival
Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. Our November Festival is all about Worklife Balance Integration. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic and to all our contributors! What is Worklife Balance? “Happiness...Helping People Find Their Voice
Even the most confident among us sometimes lose our voice. Everyone needs encouragement every now and then. A Story of Voice Losing and Finding Our church is exceptionally progressive when it comes to women in leadership. In fact, the ministers and all church staff...The Importance of Applauding Yourself
Confident, humble leaders take a moment to privately applaud themselves. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with a mini-timeout to tell yourself “Wow! Great job,” particularly for the incremental baby steps that change the game. Privately applauding...
