Let’s change a stereotype, OK?
I was raised to be kind. Kindness is a value I cherish and thank my parents for instilling in me. It's heart-warming to see someone blossom when they're treated with kindness. I love it when people are kind to me and work to return the kindness. My orientation...
When saying “I” is a good thing
It was weird—hearing two speakers use the same word but coming away from their talks with such different feelings about them. The word they used? "I." What made one speaker so remarkable was how infrequently he said "I." He described nearly all his work and...
Involve the right people in the right way at the right time
Sammy worked hard to be a good leader to the nine people in his department. He was diligent in providing coaching, recognition, and advice. His door was always open to his team. He delegated work assignments to develop new skills. Sammy even handled his people’s work...
5 powerful things good leaders do
Getting your leadership practices "just right" is like, for those who have been to Maui, traveling the road to Hana. It’s not a singular destination. Rather, it’s a journey where the mix of managing from the head and leading from the heart is always in active...
7 things to know about youself
Do you want to be one of those leaders everyone seeks out? The one whom everyone aspires to be like? Or who gets asked for their guidance or to be a mentor? If your goal is being that kind of leader, one who uses their head to manage and their heart to lead,...
3 networking skills to apply to social media
I talk to a lot of business owners and authors who don’t “get” social media. A year or two ago when I’d speak with them, most were quick to say they didn’t understand it and didn’t need to. Today what I hear is: “I know I’m supposed to be doing that, so I have a...
