The Ideal Team Player

2017-07-15T11:46:54-08:00

One of the benefits of being a Board Member for Make-A-Wish Orange County and Inland Empire are the professional development opportunities that are available.  This week I got a preview of Patrick Lencioni's newest book,

The Ideal Team Player2017-07-15T11:46:54-08:00

Magic Unleashed

2017-07-15T11:46:54-08:00

Following a two-day staff retreat, a client recently said to me, "I just love seeing  you work your magic."   Now, I don't saw people in half or pull rabbits out of a hat, but

Magic Unleashed2017-07-15T11:46:54-08:00

Super Recognition

2017-07-15T11:46:54-08:00

Employees are often asked to perform super human acts, which they willingly do, but they are often discouraged when no one notices or says anything about it.  Leaders that encourage and create an environment where

Super Recognition2017-07-15T11:46:54-08:00

Will You Mentor Me?

2017-07-15T11:46:55-08:00

You've looked at her profile and checkout her photos.  You've read her social media feeds and decided it's time to pop the question.  Not the one to share eternal love and and a life together,

Will You Mentor Me?2017-07-15T11:46:55-08:00

9 Steps to a Happier Workplace

2017-07-15T11:46:55-08:00

As part of  a client workshop with 60 employees, I asked the participants to write a script and share with their coworkers and managers: How I work best ... What I need to do my

9 Steps to a Happier Workplace2017-07-15T11:46:55-08:00

For Better Results, Manage Your Energy

2017-07-15T11:46:55-08:00

Help me manage my time. Help me prioritize my work. Help me get more done. Okay!  I recorded a podcast that can help you get more done in less time by focusing not on checklists

For Better Results, Manage Your Energy2017-07-15T11:46:55-08:00

The Threads of Life

2016-02-05T16:04:32-08:00

In honor of this holiday of the heart, I wanted to share a favorite poem, Threads by James Autry, author of Love and Profit: The Art of Caring Leadership.  Over 20 years ago a professor shared this

The Threads of Life2016-02-05T16:04:32-08:00

Horrible Bosses

2016-02-10T10:12:31-08:00

They are out there.  Yelling, controlling, taking credit for your work and playing favorites. In fact, 36 percent of American workers have a boss they described as “dysfunctional" or horrible.  What makes a boss horrible? Bad

Horrible Bosses2016-02-10T10:12:31-08:00

The Best Environment for Leaders to Grow

2017-07-15T11:46:55-08:00

When developing yourself as a leader, what is the best environment to experience growth?A growth environment is a place where... Others are ahead of you. You are not at the head of the class. If

The Best Environment for Leaders to Grow2017-07-15T11:46:55-08:00

Make The Final 30 Days of 2015 Count

2017-07-15T11:46:55-08:00

When December hits, many people suffering from post-turkey syndrome, use the excuse of the holidays to ease up and back off.   If that's you, consider finishing strong instead.  Kick it into gear and take

Make The Final 30 Days of 2015 Count2017-07-15T11:46:55-08:00
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