I posed a question on Twitter recently, asking folks what their habits were for lifelong learning. I appreciated reading responses and revisiting this idea of making active learning something we constantly pursue. The article I shared with my tweet was from Jeff Goins, author of The Art of Work, and it included three habits of […]
Read MoreIt’s an understatement to say, we’re in a difficult period. There’s division, and a basic and fundamental conflict going on between freedom of speech and equality for everyone. We all honor first amendment rights, right? But where’s the line when those rights attack the fabric of how and why we became a nation in the […]
Read MoreService anniversaries are normally really fun events. They give us a chance to congratulate folks for their efforts over time, reminisce a bit, and even roast colleagues for things we’ve shared over years of working together. I attended one, recognizing a long-term employee’s service to the company. When the usual stuff was over (started on […]
Read MoreWhat are you doing to create the culture you deserve? I asked leaders at my company this rather pointed question recently, referencing something I wrote about more than two years ago – this battle between culture and strategy. My belief then – and now – is that strategy feeds our culture. (You can read the […]
Read MoreI appreciate the response my blogs have received – particularly on LinkedIn. The comments from my last post about integrity inspired me to write more on this topic – and to connect to another previous topic: Defining moments. When organizations adapt and change quickly, sometimes the path of least resistance leads you to troubling places. […]
Read MoreIf you’ve worked with me, you know I not only have ideas, but I have passion for those ideas. Much earlier in my career, I found my voice, after being guided and coached by a mentor – Darnell Moore. I’ve found Darnell’s advice valuable over my career, and I really think it has allowed me […]
Read MoreIn today’s world, we all have plenty on our plates. Between meetings, phone calls, email and project work, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. And customers have a lot on their plates too. They are dealing with changes as well. That’s why it’s more important than ever for leaders to empower their organizations to act, and […]
Read MoreI recently had major surgery to correct some ongoing back issues. Spine surgery … nothing to take lightly, but the procedure went well. For me – recovery was the most challenging. I’ve always believed with hard work and determination, you can get ahead – both in my professional career and in my personal life. I […]
Read MoreLeaders lead. And they follow. These sentences sound contradictory, right? After all, we’ve all been conditioned to view leaders as … those out in front, those leading change, those making things happen. We have the context of historical leaders with tremendous personal will and courage. I’ve written about leadership and courage before, so it does seem […]
Read MoreI was at a town hall meeting at one of my company’s processing centers recently. A manager gave me some feedback, and it reinforced something I’d been thinking about lately. Basically, the feedback was: We can do a better job recognizing and thanking those around us who, day in and day out, get the “less […]
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