I’d like to tell you something about myself that you might think is totally unimportant. I drive a pickup truck. I know, it’s not for everyone, but I like it. Where I live, when I pass a car on the…

One of the greatest goals in leadership is to motivate your team or organization to accomplish things they never thought possible.  However, during the course of the motivation process, leaders often get frustrated when members of the team are not meeting expectations. The truth…

Leaders, we hear it (and say it) often… “Lead from the front!” And, it’s true… most of the time. While there’s no doubt that leaders must be out in front leading the charge, there are times when good leadership means…

It’s not very hard in today’s world to make a name for yourself. The age of internet and social media has created outlets for individual unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Want to have a hit music video? No problem! Just…

Ask anyone who is married how long it took them to figure out that their spouse was not exactly like them… “The toilet paper goes over the roll, not under!” “What do you mean you don’t like things just thrown on the floor?” “I…

No one likes to have a finger pointed at them – either  literally or figuratively.   There’s just something uncomfortable about the whole thing. But, when it comes to pointing the finger at someone else… now that’s a different story.   Most of…

If you’re in a leadership position, you already know by now that not everyone is a team player. If asked, just about everyone will tell you they are (especially in the interview room). But, the truth is, we live in a…

Have you ever been part of a team or organization where it seemed like no one really knew what was going on? Or, maybe you’ve been a part of projects where it seemed to take far too many people to…

Businesses and organizations are always on the hunt to get the best and brightest talent out there. Meanwhile, prospects are padding resumes with degrees and certifications, using descriptors like, “self-motivated” and “expert,” to show why they deserve top billing. Accolades…

Have you ever felt the pressure and stress of leadership? If you are in a leadership position, the answer is most definitely, “yes!” As gratifying and enjoyable as leadership can be, it can also be mentally and emotionally taxing. Bearing the…

I took my daughters to a local restaurant recently for breakfast. My youngest daughter ordered a breakfast sandwich. When she got her order, she lifted the top, looked inside and said, “Daddy, I don’t think this is a real egg.”…

I just love to eat fruit. I like it raw. I like it cooked. I like it just about any way you can serve it up… except for one… Bruised.  Take a bruised apple, for example. Maybe it’s how it…