Who Will Save the Day?
I love the book We Bought a Zoo. It’s a chronicle about a family who bought a run-down zoo before the animals had to be shipped out or euthanized. They had no background in running zoos, but they felt...
View ArticleThe Impending Female Brain Drain
Recently, articles have appeared all over the Internet demonstrating that it makes good sense to have women share the top leadership roles with men in most organizations. According to analysts in both...
View ArticleThe Best Kept Secret: Women Love Power
I’d like to banish the widely held myth that women are uncomfortable with power, that we aren’t in touch with our power or don’t like wielding our power. These statements are not true, and they damage...
View ArticleCan a Global Perspective Be Your Personal Competitive Edge?
Companies are finally on the move again, in both developmental activities and promotions. How can you make sure you are on the short list for advancement? OR…If you run your own business, what will...
View ArticleThe Difference Between An Inspiring and Boring Goal
Words make the difference between an inspiring goal and one that loses steam quickly. Whether you are trying to make a change in an organization or in your daily habits, you probably have been told to...
View ArticleMake Life Easier by Knowing Your Brand
You should never be told to quiet your voice, limit your creativity or suppress your spirit because, “The Company says you have to do it this way.” The company or corporation does not have a mouth. Yet...
View Article4 Tips for Defining Your Business and Life
Are you clear about your business brand and career focus? Do these words ignite your passion? I just returned from my second trip to China. This time, I taught business owners the art of emotional...
View ArticleDo You Have the Courage to Sabotage Your Success?
Which route to success is better for you? 1) exceeding goals and expectations or 2) challenging your goals and expectations to create something better. The first option can lead to satisfaction,...
View ArticleWhat You Gain with a Future-Focused Brain
Do you want to keep growing, keeping your life meaningful, interesting and fun? Is part of your job as a leader or coach to help others see their careers flow instead of stagnate? If you answered yes...
View Article7 Lies Leaders Love to Tell
The excuses leaders give for doing the wrong thing rarely change. The ingredients for good leadership shift over time, but in my 30 years of teaching leadership, I’ve found the reasons leaders give for...
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