Future of Leadership Blog

Change – Get on board. The train is leaving.

Change – Get on board. The train is leaving.

I think one of the most important characteristics of successful leaders and people – regardless of their role – is that they…
Tip #18: How do you make someone feel like they matter?

Tip #18: How do you make someone feel like they matter?

Develop awareness of how you treat others. Our perceptions and biases are often so ingrained that we don’t recognize how they impact…
Mattering or Marginalizing?

Mattering or Marginalizing?

I recently learned a new concept from a colleague Amy Tolbert at ECCO International. Actually, it wasn’t a new concept but it…
Leadership: Long-term or Short-term Outlook Where You Work?

Leadership: Long-term or Short-term Outlook Where You Work?

As I look at the business landscape today, I believe two types of companies are emerging – (1) those that choose to…
Self-awareness: The Essence of a People-First™ Leader

Self-awareness: The Essence of a People-First™ Leader

One of the most important characteristics of a People-First™ Leader is that they are self-aware. Self-aware? Here’s what I mean. (1) They…
Meaningful Change: Ideas to stay on track, accountable, and focused

Meaningful Change: Ideas to stay on track, accountable, and focused

A few weeks ago, we had a follow-up workshop to our annual Create Yourself goal setting seminar. I was so inspired with…
That’s Not Leadership!

That’s Not Leadership!

I had just returned to my hotel room after a beautiful sunrise run in Washington D.C. where I am attending an Inscape…
My Life: How it Changed. How I Create It.

My Life: How it Changed. How I Create It.

I had already gone down the path of following some of my dreams. I’d moved to Colorado in 2001 where my passion for…
Professional Goals Should Be Collaborative

Professional Goals Should Be Collaborative

I work with clients every week to help improve engagement, collaboration, retention, and productivity. And I know that when the term “performance…
DOING MORE WITH LESS

DOING MORE WITH LESS

Growth today is most likely going to be generated from improved productivity. What does that mean for your team? The dynamic and…