Challenging Times
For some of us, it is challenging to be a human being in the U.S. now. Elections are polarizing, and we rarely have time to understand the issues and solutions…
Do You Need a Reset?
Ever feel overwhelmed with the daily chaos? When was the last time you reset? Resets are good practice for visualizing tomorrow – what is out of focus becomes seen. Why…
Who Do You Work For?
The art of middle management is navigating multiple bosses. Middle managers are the unsung heroes of an organization. They bridge the gap between visionary senior leadership and the dynamic production…
Lessons From My First Job
One of the best things about aging is the opportunity to keep moving forward. I remember getting my first job. I worked at the Holiday Inn, busing tables. It was…
Are You Taking Care of Yourself?
How often do you reflect on your childhood? It’s an unusual question meant to make you pause for a moment. There are bright spots in your childhood; when you remember…
Embrace Life’s Challenges with Determination & Zest
I recently experienced a profound loss. My sister-in-law, Cynthia, passed away last month. Cynthia was not just anyone; she was a remarkable soul, known in her industry as a leader…
How Are You Spending Your Limited Time?
Without pausing, as you read this, answer this question: How many hours are there in a week? Which of the following statements is true: There is more than enough time…
Hire Carefully to Avoid Toxic Bosses
Leaders develop character and integrity over time. As a team member, you choose who you follow, and often young and ambitious new team members are highly influenced by their first…
From the Boardroom to the Living Room: Lessons in Leadership from the Heart of My Home
In the prime of my career as a COO of a leading Atlanta CPA firm, life handed me an unexpected leadership challenge: overseeing the well-being of my aging parents, who…
Crafting Business and Life Plans: A Seamless Strategy for the Future
Do you often wonder how many business plans you have? Most professionals have at least one, primarily focused on their work. Have you ever considered the bigger picture—your life plan?…
Are You a Loyal Dissenter?
Business leaders are most effective when surrounded by loyal dissenters. Motivation, when unbalanced, can upend the best corporate strategy, leaving a management trail of failed plans and unattainable goals. From…
Make a Difference by Unleashing Your Potential to Achieve Greatness
The companies I worked with provided me with some of the best training of my career. The training was only sometimes technical; it focused on me. My favorite activity was…
Quieting Your Inner Judge
Each of us has an inner judge that talks to us daily, and its mind chatter can be debilitating. I’ve learned a technique that quiets my brain so I can…
What Are Your Strengths?
As a 5 ft 4 in basketball player, I knew my strengths would be better served in another role. While there was the thrill of sinking 3-pointers, I realized early…
Is Your Company an Employer of Choice?
There is much competition for talent. How do you make your business an employer of choice? As a former COO, this concern is not new, especially as our industry’s reputation…
Revolutionize Your Business
It’s no secret that building a people pipeline is difficult. Is it harder today, or have people changed? Are we more cash-flush? Have we returned to the days of the…
Pursue your Passions with Fervor and Dedication
When you began your career, were you filled with anticipation and exhilaration at the possibilities that lie ahead? Of course you were! This is likely true regardless of when you…
Where Technology & Mental Health Meet
We live in a world of speed, where fast is the expectation. Gone are the days when tools such as the typewriter, Dictaphone, teletype, mail, and payphone slowed us down.…
