I recently delivered a training session to my new team on presentation skills. I work at an organization where even young and less experienced employees present to senior leaders and the full company. I am excited to help them develop their own presentation style and ability that will serve them as they grow their careers.... Continue Reading →
Thank You Mr. President
He inspired me 20 years ago when I met him; from his inspirational talk to the entire group, to watching him lead by example, and even the stern lecture he delivered to me and my team ... Former President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, is a leader. I read a few months ago about the serious... Continue Reading →
Work Life Blend
"Work Life Balance" - I never liked this term. Balance implies that we equal out time and energy for both work and our so-called personal life outside of work. We first accept both as separate then focus on adding and subtracting to create a balance. Yea, good luck with that. The math never adds up.... Continue Reading →
Be Like Joe
Decision time. Do I go to work today not feeling well or take the dreaded day off as a sick day? It started in my throat and now found my chest, building all week to the point I lost my voice this morning. Looking at my calendar I see a video call first thing with... Continue Reading →
Empathy vs. Sympathy
Note: Each Thursday I post a little something to inspire us to finish the week strong. These Thursday Thoughts vary … a quote, poem, photograph, or video. Congratulations, you made it over the hump and let’s finish the week together. What is empathy and why does it matter for leaders and everyone in our often disconnected modern... Continue Reading →
Digging Deeper into Corporate Culture
No regrets on my Bachelors Degree in Anthropology leading not to far away lands, but to the jungles of Corporate America. Anthropology taught me the importance of a holistic view of my work and larger enterprise. The precepts of ethnography and observation combined with recognizing the importance of Culture has been critical to my approach to business leadership.... Continue Reading →
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