8 Ways To Nurture Leadership In Young Children
“Mommy, I’m not a leader.” Why do you say that? “Because John is the one that tells us what to do on the playground and we follow him. So that makes me a follower.” Ugh. Tricky. I’m not impressed by John’s...
Expert Advice On Gifts And Giving: A Frontline Festival
Welcome to the Holiday Edition of the Frontline Festival: Expert Advice on Gifts and Giving. In addition to sharing their posts, I invited each thought leader to share their “leadership gift” in one or two words. Engaging a Giving Spirit Jon Mertz, Thin...
Winning When The Troops Are Tired
“I’m so sorry,: I whispered before he could even say hello. It was Sunday afternoon, and it was the third time I had to call. He graciously spoke what we both knew was technically true, “Karin, no worries, this is my job.” But it had been a...
Lunch Taboos You Should Break
You’re REALLY busy. No time for lunch. Better to grab some almonds and a diet coke and work through. The time you save at lunch gets you home sooner to your family. I’m with you. In fact when I was pregnant, my assistant announced she had blocked 30...
Do They Hear What You Hear?
He wants to be promoted, but something’s missing. You feel it, your boss feels it, but it’s hard to put your finger on it. He’s completed all the action plans, and has done everything you’ve asked. Look more deeply, does he hear what you hear?...
5 Reasons Your Peers Are Getting Snarky
He’s driven, ambitious and successful. His boss loves him and he’s on the fast track. His peers are getting snarky, but he doesn’t have time to worry about that crap. They’re just jealous. “They’re not as serious about performance...
Wisdom For Your Future Self
We Monday morning quarterback our lives. We look back with wistful wisdom, “if I only knew then what I know now.” No question, experience is a wise teacher. “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by...
Finding The Perfect Gifts For Your Team: A Development Exercise
Jack gets very excited this time of year. He stumbles on a perfect gift that he knows EVERYONE on his list must have. It’s clever, and he finds it useful. Convinced his friends and family can no longer live without it, he buys a dozen or so. Watching the...
