This Gives NEW Meaning to Walking the Talk

This Gives NEW Meaning to Walking the Talk

If you know me at all, you know I have 2 rules of leadership: Treat people the way you want to be treated Do the RIGHT thing This week, a young man, the police and the owner of Bellhops all demonstrated through their actions what it actually means to live these...
Two Simple Rules for Effective, Servant Leadership

Two Simple Rules for Effective, Servant Leadership

So, do you treat employees the way THEY want to be treated or the way YOU want to be treated? It seems implausible that there would be a debate, but it’s a real issue many people and organizations are struggling to answer. To create an engaging organizational culture...
Winning the Battle and Losing the War

Winning the Battle and Losing the War

Ever hear the old adage, “You can win the battle and lose the war”? Leaders have to be careful to choose their battles wisely and avoid getting things done through Positional Power. Positional power is defined as the power associated with one’s title or position and...
Avoiding Tragedies like Florida and #MeToo through Purpose

Avoiding Tragedies like Florida and #MeToo through Purpose

With the seemingly almost weekly tragedies of workplace/school shootings, workplace violence, harassment, discrimination, etc. reported in the news, everyone is looking for answers. Yet, as we grapple with today’s most serious problems, few answers seem readily...
Leading an Organizational Culture (OC) of Gratitude

Leading an Organizational Culture (OC) of Gratitude

It’s common at this time of year to look back and reflect on all that’s happened in the past 12 months, but few leadership exercises encompassing the “year in review” stop to reflect on what you’re truly grateful for and why. Did you know that reflecting on what...
You are NOT Powerless

You are NOT Powerless

  Men and women often feel powerless when faced with offensive, inappropriate or harassing behavior in the workplace. Take the following question I recently received as an example: “I work in Accounting and recently my company was acquired by another company....