Be a Lid Lifter!
John Maxwell’s “Law of the Lid” states that “leadership ability determines a person’s level of effectiveness.” While I often write about personal growth and development, I want to challenge you today to help others grow. Think about the people you work with. Think about your family. Think about your friends. Whose lid can you lift? Lifting […]
How Far Can You Go?
“The first year that I engaged in intentional personal growth, I discovered that it was going to be a lifetime process. During that year, the question in my mind changed from “How long will this take?” to “How far can I go?” – John C. Maxwell Have you ever seriously thought about how far you […]
When You Don’t Feel Like Doing Something, Take Action!
“Don’t wait until you feel positive to move forward. Act your way into feeling good.” – John C. Maxwell Many times we don’t feel like taking action. It is easy to make an excuse for inaction because we don’t have the right feelings yet. Maybe you don’t feel ready (a confidence issue). Maybe you don’t feel you […]
What is the Value of a Professional Coach?
If you’re like many people, you may not understand the value of hiring a professional coach. You may have some ideas in your head of what a “life coach” or “executive coach” does, but it’s possible that you’ve never considered the role much nor entertained the idea of hiring a coach. So, what is the value of […]
Bridging the Generation Gap in the Workplace
I just returned from a networking event that opened my eyes to the gap between young professionals and those who have been in the workplace for many years. Our Chamber of Commerce had a monthly gathering that was very well attended. It was a great environment provided by the host company and everyone seemed to […]
To Lead Well, Find Common Ground
“If you can learn to pinpoint how those around you experience the world, and really try to experience the same world they do, you’ll be amazed at how effective your communication will become.” – Terry Felber, Am I Making Myself Clear? How well do you find common ground with people? Do you ask insightful questions […]
Become What You Expect From Others
In John C. Maxwell’s best-selling book “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership”, he writes about The Law of the Picture. In this law, he states that “PEOPLE DO WHAT PEOPLE SEE.” As a leader you MUST model for your followers what you expect from them. If you expect from them what you are not willing to […]
Invest in Your Young Team Members
I am convinced that we have a higher concentration of the brightest young professionals today than at any other time in history. I am also convinced that there is also a greater need to invest in them more than ever. The future of our world, nation, companies, organizations, and families depends on it! While the internet […]
Correcting Underperforming Team Members
Correcting poor staff performance is never easy. Sitting across the table from an underperforming team member can be difficult. However, NOT having the hard conversation is worse in the long-run for your organization, team, and the staff member. In “Good to Great”, Jim Collins uses the metaphor of getting the right people on the bus, getting them […]
Leaders Go First
“Leaders know the way, go the way, and show the way.” – John C. Maxwell Have you ever been lost and needed directions? Have you ever stopped at a gas station or store to ask for help? If you have, I’m sure you’ve experienced the difference between being told where to go and using a […]