The Secret: Hugs and Huddles

Big Papi, World Series Hero and Leadership visionary.  David Ortiz, the Big Papi himself is a bigger than life sports star who almost single-handily won the baseball World Series for the Boston Red Sox yesterday. I read a story this morning at the Fast Company website (link here) detailing the leadership lessons from Big Papi... Continue Reading →

The Cult of the Average

Recently I read a study prepared by DDI (Development Dimensions International), a well established training company.  In my training days I was certified in several DDI programs - good stuff. In the comprehensive study, leaders from a variety of organizations reported on the state of leadership development within their organizations.  They identified gaps in leadership... Continue Reading →

Thursday Thought – Impossible is a Human Invention

Note: Each Thursday I will post a little something to inspire us to finish the week strong. These Thursday Thoughts will be a quote, poem, piece of music, artwork, or inspirational video.  Congratulations, you made it over the hump and let's finish the week together. Philippe Petit is such an interesting man.  He is a Frenchman... Continue Reading →

Thursday Thought – Learn to Dance in One Year

Note: Each Thursday I will post a little something to inspire us to finish the week strong. These Thursday Thoughts will be a quote, poem, piece of music, artwork, or inspirational video.  Congratulations, you made it over the hump and let's finish the week together. Karen wanted to dance and dance well.  She gave herself a... Continue Reading →

Joy, Serenity, Love and Employee Engagement

Employee engagement, all the rage. Corporate America is all over it starting with Human Resources, behaving as they discovered that next great thing, to senior leaders talking the talk and measuring results. Everyone expecting improvement, big improvement. Yet, no profound change. The level of disengagement for American workers remains high. The Gallup organization, the highly respected polling and... Continue Reading →

Happy Nuns Live Forever

I am studying Positive Psychology these days.  I put this is the category of "why have I not thought of this before" as a leader and person interested in growing and building thriving organizations.  Over time I will write more on Positive Psychology and the application to everyday working life. For today a story for... Continue Reading →

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