Face to Face

  Communication has taken on a new definition in recent years. Technology has made it possible, and even more convenient, to interact socially without ever physically seeing each other. Email and texting have replaced normal conversation. One problem is that those forms of communicating can easily be misunderstood. As a result, many people simply do not know how to properly …

Project Hoarders

Most high impact leaders are “project hoarders”. This is the irresistible urge to hang on to every piece of authority and the ownership of every project or initiative. I’ve fallen into this trap many times. A new idea is formed. A vision emerges. As a leader, we see this is as our baby and feel the responsibility to nurture its …

Stress Fractures of a Leader

Have you ever noticed how different it is to be the leader? Not only do you have the responsibility for your actions, but also for those following you. Followers have strong opinions about how the leader should lead. They critique your decisions and are quick to make public any misgivings you may have. When you work with a team like this, it causes added stress …

How to Have Your Best Year Yet!

Last Year in REVIEW ~ This Year in VIEW This is the time each year to have a serious reflection about the past year and to gain a clear direction about the coming year. Every year I hear people say (and I have said as well)… “Whew, I’m glad that year is over. I’m ready for a new year”. But in reality, it was not the “year” that was bad; …