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Drawers of Dreams
Drawers of dreams possess a unique skill set. Very few possess the ability to take something that is yet to exist and sketch it into existence. They are artisans that paint the picture of what…
Fervent Love
Fervent love is a quality that is possessed by the highest-level leaders. A unique quality that serves as a great differentiator between an ordinary leader and an extraordinary one. The ultimate calling of a leader…
Fighting Invisible Battles
There are two types of leaders in this world, those fighting invisible battles and those who are delusional. In other words, it’s probably one of the most common things leaders face internally that is not…
Leading with Intentionality
Leading with intentionality can drastically impact the potential influence that we can have on others. Intentionality is an art, one that can separate extraordinary leaders from ordinary ones. It allows leaders to silently stand out.…
The Growing Season
Every leader walks through the growing season. A place where necessary transformation takes place. The process can be painful, exuberant, and everything in between. It is inevitable. The Growing Season I grew up gardening…
Good, Quality People
We have a deeply rooted human need to be surrounded by good, quality people. In leadership, we are in constant pursuit of these people. At times it can feel that the search comes up empty,…
Storms That Don’t Come
As human beings, we are pretty good at anticipating storms that never come. Forecasted concerns that never make landfall. Those things that we think will happen, but never do. Storms That Never Come We are…
Rigor or Fun?
Rigor or fun? Both have their advantages in the game of leadership, but which prevails? Which one accomplishes our objective to better others and the worlds that we live in? “Play ball” is the traditional…
Am I Selfish or Selfless?
Am I selfish or selfless? The answer to that question will determine our leadership trajectory. Is it about us or about others? We decide daily. Community Leadership I had the opportunity to speak at the…
Cultural Monoxide
Cultural Monoxide is the silent killer of organizational culture. This is not a scientific phenomenon, just a looming threat to our abilities to build quality culture within the workplace. It will suffocate and disrupt the…
We Choose Our Attitudes
We choose our attitudes. Not others, but WE. It’s a daily decision that determines our direction. Positive or negative, we choose where the needle of our internal compass points us. We Choose Our Attitudes…
Present, But Absent
Leaders can find ourselves physically present, but absent. There, but not there. Existing in a space and place, while being non-existent. Present, But Absent As we begin to prepare our lives for career possibilities, the…
Me, My, and I
Me, my, and I are words that can speak loudly about the character of a leader. The frequency of their possessive use in a leader’s vocabulary can be an unfortunate identifying mark of one’s leadership…