The period described as the "Great Resignation" that began about a year ago is an ongoing economic trend. A recent CNBC headline stated that a startling 96% of workers will be looking for a new job this year in the hopes of attaining higher wages, the opportunity for...
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Calm During Crisis: Susan Copeland On Staying Grounded and Connected
The pandemic has highlighted the role schools play in providing stability for many Polk County families. Recently, I met with Susan Copeland who has served as the Executive Director of the Polk Education Foundation (PEF) since 2005, to talk about leading through...
Looking Back to Chart a Path Forward
The turn of the calendar is typically a time when my plans for the upcoming year take shape. The new year marks a time for me to reset, reimagine, refocus, reprioritize, and use that energy to regain my inspiration and motivation. The close of one year and the...
Lessons from Dr. Melody Rider on Leading with Flexibility, Inspiration and Genuine Care
Back to school has always been Dr. Melody Rider’s favorite time of year. As a life-long learner, an education administrator for over 20 years, and a college president for 16 of those years, Dr. Rider has always found that there is something special about the start of...
Everything that Happens Begins with Intention
In 2010, while reading The Power of Purpose, by Richard Leider, I set a powerful intention for myself by composing my own personal purpose statement. Be in the world every day on purpose, in relationships, in work, and in nature in ways that are true to who I am, and...
Feeling Overwhelmed? Get Still.
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...
Legacy Leadership: Living Your Purpose, Leaving Your Mark
“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...
Mindfulness in a Modern World
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...
Mastering Leadership – An Insider’s View | Retreat
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 –...
Are you Making Life-giving Choices that Create Balance?
Balance takes place in the midst of action. Creating and maintaining work-life balance is unique for each of us and requires an ongoing commitment to life-giving choices that generate fulfillment and joy. Like walking an uneven pathway that requires the careful...
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How To Create Meaningful Connection
If you’ve ever struggled as a leader with how to meaningfully connect with your team members while staying focused on achieving your organization's goals, you’re not alone. The generative tension that exists between demonstrating care and concern for others and...
Kim Long – Seeking First to Understand
Kim Long as the Executive Director for Polk Vision, leads a county-wide collective impact organization dedicated to aligning resources across Polk County. Prior to her current position, Kim’s varied career spans the corporate, non-profit, and private sectors and she...
5 Fundamental Leadership Practices for Keeping Employees Engaged
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...