I was holding the marker, standing at the whiteboard and waiting for someone to give me an idea to write down… but they didn’t. They were tapped out. My students had just come up with about 20 ideas and were fresh out of material at this point. Have you been there? When you’re at this […]
Thank you to the brave men and women who gave all to protect the freedoms we all enjoy today. We are the home of the free BECAUSE of the brave. SPECIAL NOTE!! I’m taking a couple weeks off to spend some time with my family. I’ll be back with new blog posts on influence, storytelling, […]
We make decisions all day long. Some are simple (froot loops or cheerios?) while others can be quite complex (quit my job or stay?) Some internet sources say it could be as many as 35,000 per day, which obviously includes all the simple decisions. How can we get better at making the tough decisions without […]
My wife and I celebrate 25 years of marriage this year. We’re taking time this year to reflect on that quarter of a century. While we’ve definitely had a few bumps along the way, they’ve been the happiest years of my life. It’s caused me to pause and consider what makes a relationship work? Not […]
From Aesop’s fables to Jesus’ parables, we’ve heard these types of stories our whole life. The fable is both powerful and easy to implement. Here’s why you should consider using them the next time you want to focus on a truth and reinforce the core values of your corporate culture. Fables and parables are fictional […]
I’m taking a break from the Leadership Blog this week to reflect on the Easter Holiday weekend. As a Christian, this holiday is of the utmost importance to me because without Easter there would be no Christianity. I realize not all who read my leadership blog may be Christian and I certainly hope you will […]
Whether you’re Jewish, Christian or neither, you’ve probably heard the Biblical story of the shepherd boy destined to become a king. David was the shepherd boy who courageously accepted the fight-to-the-death challenge from the Philistine warrior Goliath, a man twice his size. It’s a classic tale of the underdog facing the champion. If you’ve heard […]
His question was the most common question I get in workshops on public speaking. “How do I overcome the fear and anxiety?” He had no idea where I was about to take him with my answer. It’s a good question because most people feel something on the inside when it comes to public speaking. But […]
Coaching will require a balance between demands and encouragement. This is how you can give them the best coaching.
