The Roman poet, Ovid, wrote: “…the harvest is always more fruitful in another man’s field.” The proverb the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence is often shortened to simply: the grass is always greener. So how often do we envy what others are doing? Do we always think things, jobs, status, etc. … Read more
As we are fully aware, there are many stressors in our lives, both personally and professionally. It amazes me how some people handle these stressors extremely well while others are always on the verge of having a meltdown. Is it harder to remain sane when we are confronting so many more changes and challenges than … Read more
When was the last time you received a compliment? More importantly, when was the last time you complimented someone else? High fiving a colleague, subordinate, friend, or family member and then saying “good job” does not really do much. Yes, you acknowledged that they did something great but there is a much better way to … Read more
There have been numerous articles discussing the compensation of the CEO versus the average worker. A CEO’s pay can be in the millions while a staff member could make in the $50,000s to $70,000s. Some questions arise including, “Is the CEO worth it? And is a staff member who contributes significantly worth more than they … Read more
Even though most business leaders have years of experience and confidence in their knowledge and abilities, knowing that they don’t always have the answers is a critical skill all great leaders must develop. They not only need to ask the right questions of their employees, vendors, clients, partners but they also need to constantly question … Read more
Now that the New Year is here, we have to acknowledge that there is and will continue to be a lot of uncertainty in 2023, both in our personal and professional lives. Dynamic leaders need to navigate this fluid environment and not only be resourceful but resilient if they want to succeed. To do this, … Read more
A leader’s mission is to direct and motivate an organization so it can achieve profitability. Although this seems like a simple statement the reality as we know is much more complicated. A leader needs to oversee a maze of issues while staying ahead of their competitors. On top of it, one bad move and it … Read more
Supposedly Sir Francis Bacon is credited with the quote “knowledge is power.” A true leader definitely needs to be experienced but they should also seek out others who are more knowledgeable in certain areas than they are. Ego gets in the way, however, because some leaders won’t admit they don’t have all the answers. If … Read more
A leader that is influential versus controlling and/or authoritative is much more effective. By influencing others to achieve an objective, a leader is empowering them which is much more productive and beneficial to an organization in the long run. Influencing others is not easy. So how to does one do it? In most cases, trying … Read more
According to Dictionary.com, a hero is “a person who, in the opinion of others, has special achievements, abilities, or personal qualities and is regarded as a role model.” This does not mean, however, that all heroes are viewed as leaders. The added piece to this is that leaders need to take these abilities and motivate … Read more