What Do You Stand For?
In order to be taken seriously as a leader it is important for you to have a "voice" and communicate messages that reflect your point of...
Practicing Empathy
Empathy is a skill that some leaders struggle with because it demand that one be very present in the conversation and let go of all...
Employee Appreciation Day is March 6th
Appreciation is personal and individualized to each employee. It is admiring, respecting, and celebrating your employee's talents and...


What Value Do You Bring to Your Organization?
Today your experience and education is the price of admission to be in your position. What sets you apart from others is the uniqueness...
Follow-Through: It's Not Just What, But How
When we think of follow-through, we tend to think of taking action. But a large part of follow-through is about first figuring out how...
Are you at the front of the crowd?
“Don’t follow the crowd, let the crowd follow you.” Margaret Thatcher. Being on the forefront of idea generation, leading...

Social + Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
In coaching leaders around the world, I can say that the majority of leaders have not mastered Emotional Intelligence. EI is not like a...


Building Strong Connections
I had a wonderful time at the networking event getting to know fellow Chamber members. Afterwards, I started thinking about how...


How to Have Success
"I failed my way to success."—Thomas Edison. If we can believe that there are no mistakes…failures and embrace every situation as a...
How Secure are You in Your Leadership?
How secure are you in your leadership capabilities and abilities? If you are feeling anxious about being perfect or getting something...