According to author and speaker John Maxwell, over 90% of leadership occurs, not from the top, but from the middle of the organization. What kind of leader are you? In his book Leading Change, John Kotter tells a story about three groups in a park at lunchtime with a rainstorm threatening. In the first group,…
This is by far my favorite time of the year. You get to take a little time to really reflect on the things you are grateful for. I have seen a lot of friends on Facebook doing something really cool lately, 30 days of thanks, each day sharing something they are grateful for. In honor…
As I type, my stomach is in knots. I am preparing to speak to my biggest audience EVER…2,500 people! (If you’re reading this on Monday morning, I’m speaking to them right now!) I’ve come to the realization that a little fear can be a good thing. After all, if you’re not uncomfortable, you’re not getting…
Conflict is inevitable. Combat, however, is optional. What’s the difference? Conflict is about an issue, combat is personal. Most people are uncomfortable with conflict, but it’s really combat we should be avoiding. Conflict can be extremely positive and productive. It can lead to better solutions and outcomes if handled effectively. So how do you effectively…