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The Blog I Wrote On My Jet Ski
Yes, you read that right…I wrote this blog on my jet ski over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. No, I did not have a computer or a pad of paper and pencil – simply wrote it in my head as I enjoyed some alone time thinking. Over the years the jet ski has become my happy place. Some people do their thinking in the car, at the pool or even in the shower. I do my best thinking at the lake - as I take off out of the cove… Read More
My Search for Authenticity
This year, I challenged myself to work on my own leadership. For several years now, we’ve heard and read about authentic leadership. Yet, I would find myself wrestling with what exactly does it really mean for me to be authentic? Last November, I was introduced to The Authentic Leadership Program at Naropa University in Boulder, CO while visiting the campus with a friend. I loved the vibe of the campus and following her lead, I signed up for the program. Read More
The Struggle Is Real
One of the reasons I became interested in the field of leadership development was due to a conversation that I had with my dad years ago. My dad, by trade, was an engineer. When I was young I never really understood exactly what that meant, but needless to say, every single day of my childhood I would see my dad get up at 6:00 a.m., get dressed, eat his Wheaties, jump in the car for his commute and arrive to work by 7:15 a.m. He would be gone all day in..... Read More
Ditch the Habit of Unproductive Complaining
Complaining is pervasive in today’s world, including at work. It is so easy to do and, when done mindlessly, it can become a habit that has consequences for the individual, work teams, and organizations. According to a survey from Development Dimensions International and badbossology.com, most employees spend a monthly average of 10 hours or more complaining about their work, bosses, and upper management—and almost a third spend 20+ per month doing so! Read More
Build Risky Habits on Your Team
It is always amazing to me how we can all continue to grow and change. No matter the age, if we are open to it, we are constantly learning new ways to increase our effectiveness that, in turn, improves the lives of those around us. In February our entire team was out of town at a national conference. It was on that recent trip that I became aware of one (yes I’m sure there are more!) of my own blind spots. During the course of the conference, one of our team members was....... Read More
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