One Month and Growing: Reflections and Call for Feedback
Please help me to reflect and grow. Letsgrowleaders is now one month old and is beginning to gain momentum. It has been quite a journey and I am looking forward to the road ahead. Thank you to all who have read, commented, and subscribed. You inspire me to observe,...
Confidence Bursts: Interval Training To Drive Results
I have run many, many miles. I’ve had the injuries, experienced the chaff, my toenails have turned black and then fallen off. I have also experienced the exhilaration and confidence that comes from training hard and long. Marathons build confidence. Yet, lately...
The Power of Yes
“Yes-let’s said Tigger, bouncing a little, even though he had no idea what was to be begun. He liked to be asked to do things, and he liked to be asked to do them first, and he always said “yes,” because it is much more interesting when you...
Got Charisma? An Invitation to Experiment
“Are leaders born or made?” I’ve always hated that question– way too simplistic for real life. However, I have been intrigued with the “can charisma be taught” conversation gaining momentum. Lots of good research swirling on that...
My “Energy Project”
As I have been doing more writing, I have been paying a lot of attention to which leaders I find most inspiring–and why. For me, energy is a big factor in both whom I want to follow, and who I want on my team. Leaders with strong, positive, engaging energy...
Saturday Salutation: Energy without Power
Saturday Salutation: Energy without Power This week has been real challenge for so many in the Northeast. Like many of my neighbors, and millions in the DC area, our power was out for several days. We were among the lucky ones that had a fairly quick recovery. As we...
Kermit the Frog as Leader? It’s Not Easy Leading Green
Growing Leaders of All Ages: A Guest Post about Kermit the Frog’s Leadership by Jared Herr (Age 12) Part of my mission for this blog is engaging leaders of all ages in the leadership conversation. Today, I present a guest post from Jared Herr, age 12. 2022...
How to Pick the Right Big Goal
Want more success and fun for your team? Try picking one BIG goal. When looking to make a difference for the business, I always look for the “one big goal” that we can accomplish that will really make an impact. As Covey would say, what is your most...
