Any enterprise or organization would benefit from the content in Start with Why. People in governance and leadership are busy people. Really, everybody is busy no matter their scope. This is why I would suggest reading a summary rather than the book in its entirety. The core message, although simplistic, is profound. However, I found […]
Learnings From One Year in a Pandemic
Just over a year ago, we all started talking to each other throughout the day, everyday, about the looming pandemic. I wonder if any of us have experienced one day since during which we can definitively say that we didn’t give one moment of thought to COVID-19. I know that I’ve had hours pass, on […]
The Tone at the Top
In leadership, they talk about “the tone at the top”. The concept is that a organization’s culture and its values should be set at the top, demonstrated at the top, and will therefore resonate down the organization’s hierarchy to set expectations and influence the conduct and behaviors of all. This can be in regards to […]
Let’s Remember Vets
It’s an unusual year. No one would dispute this. We’ve all got a lot on our minds right now. However, we’ve only got about a week left. We want to show our support. We are grateful to those in our community with family members who were/are willing to risk life, limb, mental and physical health […]
Maybe it’s Better Than You Think
Maybe it’s Better Than You Think I’m a realist. How do I know? I look both ways before crossing a one way street. Sounds excessive? Our very own one way street, Central Avenue, gets cars going the wrong way. I’ve seen it myself. More than once. I’m a realist. The good news is that I’m […]
Tact and Diplomacy: A Lost Art in Leadership?
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou I see a big lack of politeness and respect in some of our leaders today and online. It concerns me. Having manners is not a sign of weakness. […]