Note: Each Thursday I will post a little something to inspire us to finish the week strong. These Thursday Thoughts will be a quote, piece of music, artwork, or inspirational video. Congratulations, you made it over the hump and let's finish the week together. I am reading Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck. It is... Continue Reading →
An Arrogant Leader Strikes Out
Arrogance: an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) Over time arrogance will limit any leader. We have all seen it with folks in leadership positions. People simply will not follow such a person. Maybe years ago people did not have a choice and arrogance was commonplace for... Continue Reading →
Do Not Inflict Pain
Think about it. Where do you stand? On this point I am clear. I know where I stand. Stand with me.
The Three “P” Buttons
A "Preview Button" for my job would be great. The ability to review and test decisions before I fully commit and "publish". As I write this blog entry, there it is - the Preview Button. I use it several times before I publish my blog posts. I can see how my post appears our there in the real... Continue Reading →
The Distance Between Us
Here I am months later, writing two or three posts a week, reaching that milestone of 100 posts. This is a journey of discovery and my excitement continues. Thanks for stopping by and let's continue our journey together. I searched for the right quote to capture my thoughts for this post. Nothing I read felt right. ... Continue Reading →
What Came First … The Writer or The Leader
As I approach 100 posts in my young blogging life, I wonder ... am I a leader who writes or a writer who leads? Maybe a silly question. I am a business director with responsibility for important work partnering with many terrific employees. I am a leader. Yet ... That voice again. I am a writer. ... Continue Reading →