Millennials: Entitlement or Positive Expectation?
“I’ll be running that place in a few weeks!” was my daughter, Victoria’s, near immediate response after she got her first job at Marshall’s. Within a few weeks after starting…
Mistakes Are Expected (So Are Solutions)
Back in the olden days, when dinosaurs roamed the earth and thoughts were kept on “post-its” (and not a smart phone), I was in charge of the travel budget for…
Adversity Is The Best Teacher
The basketball tipped off the top of John’s fingers and, seemingly in slow motion, arced high up in the air and descended down into my chubby little hands. WHAT!? I…
Don’t Let Your Mouth Override Your Brain
This may be hard to believe but I have been accused of being somewhat abrupt. I have filters but, mostly, I let people know what I think. It goes with…
Quit Quitting and Lead!
“You know, Mattie, you would have saved yourself a lot of time if you had just given in early.” I said to her as I sat back in my chair….
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…
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…
WHAT!? Laurie Guest Hijacked MY Podcast!
There I was ready to interview Laurie Guest and she hijacked my podcast and interviewed me! It was great to share some of my own leadership experiences and philosophies and…