How to Change the Climate
Climate matters in crowds, in teams, in organizations. Does one person have the power to shift the climate from fun to frustrating? Can another person change it back? What can you do? It’s Cold? We were bundled up in our coats and boots, but the biting air still...
12 Turnaround Tactics
Turnaround situations offer a great opportunity to lead. I had one mentor whose tongue in cheek advice was, when considering taking a new job “always look for the one where the guy before you was an idiot.” I get most excited when the situation is a big...
Development Deluge: Are You Working Too Hard?
Bob (not his real name) pulled me aside after the meeting. Another subscriber told me, “I’m going to have to stop reading your blog, it’s getting too expensive” “Huh?… ummm… the blog is completely free,” I reminded her....
Making the Invisible, Visible For Our Children
How do we make the invisible, visible for our children? The next in our Saturday Series in developing leadership in kids. On Monday we return to our regular leadership fare. A Guest Post from Sonia Di Maulo, Canada Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to...
Gratitude Parade: Great Posts on Gratitude and Thanksgiving
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, there have been so many great posts on gratitude this month. Today, I offer you links to insights from fellow bloggers on the art of gratitude. Why Be Grateful? The Pursuit of Peace: Thanksgiving as a Lifestyle by Andy Tix Andy Tix...
The Secret To Increased Productivity: 3 Steps to Improved Performance
Do you hope for increased productivity? The solution may be closer than you think. A guest post from Karin Rigas, Greve, Denmark Karin Moeller Rigas has worked as a Sales Manager, Executive Coach, and Management Consultant within Retail Banking for more than 25 years....
Thanksgiving Grace and Grappling: Growing Beyond Easy
Today I offer my grace of thanksgiving for all that I have been given. I also whisper a humble grace for the messy work that is helping me to become. May you too be blessed in your grappling this Thanksgiving. “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good...
Grateful Gone Missing? In Search of Gratitude
This month many folks I know are participating in the Facebook Daily Gratitude Challenge. They are posting “something for which they are truly grateful” each day. My friend Lisa wrote, “I am grateful for gratitude.” Ah, I thought, now that is something to...
