Why are there so many bad leaders?

This topic can be talked about in several ways. There are quite a few reasons why there are bad leaders in every type of organization. Many are bad leaders because they have misguided values and manipulated their way to the top. These types of leaders are really good at managing up and kicking down, andContinue reading "Why are there so many bad leaders?"

My Cup Runneth Over

Have you ever seen that movie Final Destination? It’s about a group of young people who cheat death when someone in the group has a premonition that saves them (trying to not spoil too much). But death continues to try to take them each out in a variety of ways because the message of theContinue reading "My Cup Runneth Over"

Tea with Titans

Team. The most powerful word in the leadership language book. Without it, there would be no leaders.  I’m not just talking about teams that are made up when you have a leader with direct reports, I’m also talking about the people you influence around you, school project or event teams, the sports teams you playContinue reading "Tea with Titans"

Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

We are still in turbulent times. If only I had a Venmo nickel for every time I heard the words uncertain or unprecedented... Nowhere does it hit home more than people’s livelihoods. Their jobs. Their paychecks. So many companies have laid people off. Some companies have furloughed their employees in the hope they can weatherContinue reading "Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable"

Feed the Good Wolf

Have you ever been so tired that coffee isn’t even enough to keep you awake? I bet a lot of us feel like that daily as this time of COVID drags on… People are facing greater mental and emotional fatigue from it all. So much uncertainty, loss, and fear for the future. Each one ofContinue reading "Feed the Good Wolf"

Time to get comfortable with uncomfortable conversations. During a time when people are furloughed, experiencing job loss, or uncertainty, now more than ever leaders need to step up and be there for others.

This week's episode of LeaderSips takes a look at how our desire to control is stifling our ability to lead ourselves and others through crisis and changing times.

Leadership tips and topics before you finish your a cup of coffee.

In My Opinion

Social media is a powerful tool. It's a fantastic way to stay connected with people all over the world, share our lives, our photos and celebrate personal milestones when we have miles (or a pandemic) between us. It's also our platform to express ourselves, share causes important to us, reveal our values, and speak ourContinue reading "In My Opinion"

The 3 Rs

For those of us of a certain age, we may remember the 3 Rs we learned in school - reading, writing and arithmetic. Yes we know, these words don't all begin with the letter "R." Hey, I didn't make it up. It's time for a new set of 3 Rs that are hyper relevant inContinue reading "The 3 Rs"