Future of Leadership Blog

They Don’t Revolve Around You. Remember Who You Serve.

They Don’t Revolve Around You. Remember Who You Serve.

What’s your role in your organization? Who are your customers – internal and external? A common mistake that I see too many…
The Reluctant New Manager: Making The Transition Part 2

The Reluctant New Manager: Making The Transition Part 2

In part 1 of The Reluctant New Manager: Making The Transition, I talked about two sets of symptoms that may indicate a…
The Reluctant New Manager: Making the Transition Part 1

The Reluctant New Manager: Making the Transition Part 1

Making the transition from peer to manager can be challenging.  Change of status and responsibility when you transition into a leadership role…
Eat That Frog!

Eat That Frog!

One of my best clients introduced me to a book last year by Brian Tracy called Eat That Frog. It has some…
Are You a Dream Manager?

Are You a Dream Manager?

The Dream Manager is a quick read and very inspirational. Get some great ideas on how you can create remarkable results by…
The Decision Dynamic

The Decision Dynamic

Have you ever stepped back and watched team members respond to a decision? It’s really an interesting dynamic to watch. I just…
From Employee Engagement to Actually Being Engaged…Seriously

From Employee Engagement to Actually Being Engaged…Seriously

I am engaged! It’s true. I proposed on January 29th and my gal said yes. Although we’ve been sharing the good news…
Retain Top Talent in 2010 and Beyond

Retain Top Talent in 2010 and Beyond

If retaining talent is not high on your list of concerns in 2010, then it should be. I have seen way too…
Build Momentum – Ascend 2010 Prices Go Up Friday

Build Momentum – Ascend 2010 Prices Go Up Friday

I honestly can’t tell you how excited I am about this year’s goal setting seminar Ascend 2010. I updated the website (www.youryeartoascend.com)…
Commitment not Resolutions

Commitment not Resolutions

I was reading the Wall Street Journal this morning and they had an interesting article about keeping resolutions. According to the article,…