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It is that time of year again. The holidays are upon us which means our calendars are overfilled and our to-do lists are overflowing. As a leader, the start of Q4 means that you are likely evaluating the annual performance of your team, focused on addressing any unmet...
“If you’re going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased.” ~ Maya Angelou Your leadership legacy is the impact and influence you have on others over your tenure as a leader and it is formed by the guiding principles you apply most...
“You can’t improve what you don’t measure and generally, whatever you measure…improves.” ~ HP Motto Your shareholders demand outstanding results, your customers expect an experience that sets your brand apart from your competitors, and your most valuable employees...
Like an ecosystem in nature, functional and departmental groupings in an organization are interconnected and interdependent, with the health of one group impacting all others in the system. Organizations are made up of a complex web of relationships, processes, and...
More than ever, we need to cultivate our ability to maintain focus, monitor our emotions, and make purposeful choices. The complexity and relentless pace of our world places exceptional demands on everyone. As our lives have become hyper-connected and our calendars...
In April, I had the pleasure of stopping by the Hall Communications studio for a Polk County Today interview about mindful leadership with Andrea Oliver. Here are some highlights from that conversation: As I continue to practice and teach mindfulness explaining what...
Today’s leaders are living in a world of constant stimuli – the ping from the email inbox, the beep of a calendar reminder, the constant stream of text messages, phone calls, meetings and interruptions. Each task begs for attention and it often seems as if the hours...
In celebration of Valentine’s Day and in honor of all of the relationships we hold near and dear, I’m sharing some relationship wisdom with you that was written by my cousin, Michaela Tomberlin, a licensed psychotherapist. Many of you have heard me share how special...
Now that the joy and frenzy of the holidays are behind us, don’t just get busy, get busy focusing on what matters most over the next 12 months. Having a productive year doesn’t happen by chance. Intentional reflection, planning and assessing along the way are...
One of the most soul-filling aspects of the work I do as an executive coach and business consultant is hosting retreat weekends at my family’s property on Crooked Lake. The tranquil setting on one of Florida’s most pristine lakes has been my sacred space for decades –...
Gallop defines employee engagement as the involvement and enthusiasm of employees in their work and workplace, and their 2022 State of the Global Workplace Report reveals that our global economy loses $7.8 trillion due to low engagement. Are your team members...
My most recent leadership conversation was with Ana E. Wood, Waste & Recycling Director for Polk County Board of County Commissioners. Wood has responsibility for all field operations, including the environmental and social impact of waste management activities....
The rise of women in leadership over the past decade would not have been possible without the gritty, strong-minded, trailblazing female luminaries that came before them. Disruptors like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton who fought for women’s right to vote,...
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Change can be difficult and people often resist it. If your team is not prepared for change, keeping up with the pace of change, and willing to embrace change, your organization risks becoming irrelevant. This guide is intended to provide a framework for intentionally talking about the change you want to create, ensure the roles that are vital to the change process are clearly understood, and to define the conditions necessary for creating intelligent change.