It’s Not Stupid If It Works
The stench of sweat, mothballs and fear permeated the room as the timer went off and the instructor said, “Go!” It was our final locker inspection for my graduation from…
No Loyalty? YOU LOSE!
Every summer, I try to do something for my own personal development. Last summer, it was to get in touch with my “geeky” love of history and catch up (and…
Perception IS NOT Reality!
WHY did I climb it!? It could have been because it was there. It might have been because I was feeling “youthful” after spending the day with family and friends. …
Are You An Action Leader?
In order to navigate today’s rough waters we must do more than talk about it, we must do it! One of the best action leaders I ever served with was…
Leading UP! How To Persuade Your Boss
“Want to bet on it?” I said wryly as I put the folder in front of my boss. He knew that when those words came out of my mouth I…
If I Did Not Laugh, I Shall Die
I didn’t have to help with registration at the conference but honestly, as a situational extrovert, it helps me meet people and eases the anxiety I feel in social gatherings. …
April is Humor Month! Get Your Laugh On!
Psssst…..did you hear the good news? April is National Humor Month! What? An entire month dedicated to humor? YES! Truthfully, appreciating humor every day should be a practice we take…
What’s The Return On Humor?
There are many ways to incorporate humor into the workplace but….why would you want to? As leaders, humor is a tool that (to quote Dwight D. Eisenhower), “helps us get…
Don’t Wear Out Your Best Team Members
The Gunnery Sergeant assigned to my class during Officer Candidate School (OCS) was big, mean and made Lou Gossett Jr. (from an “Officer and a Gentleman”) look like a kitty…
SIX THINGS ABOUT PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS
Giving someone their annual performance appraisal can be tricky if you aren’t mentally prepared. My first crack at debriefing someone was an eye opening experience! I had plenty of years…