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It’s Not Easy Being Green…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4ZxxHbJGbY You ever notice that there's a lot of pressure to be, well - something? Be better, be the best, top of the class, stack ranked #1, be visible, be appreciated Or to get something? Get promoted, get a job, get a better job, get a better commute, get noticed! For today, what if you take a minute to just be grateful that you are YOU? What if just for...
Do you Have the Courage to be Vulnerable?
Vulnerable. Exposed. Hate these words? Most people say they do. They don't want to look bad in front of people they work with or lead. They say, "I don't want to look silly, stupid - be called a fool." Most team members already know who you are. They know what you can do and can't do - what you're good at and where you struggle. So why pretend? At what point do we finally "give in" and just be...
Leadership: The Muffin-Top Deluision
Yesterday I did it again. Went too far. Asked the question that didn't need to be asked. My son just finished a book report. (Always a fun family project) and we were discussing symbols. I asked him, "if you were to choose a symbol that represents who you are now, what would it be and why?" He thought for a minute and answered, "a flame." He then explained why he chose it with insight and depth...
Change: A Broccoli Eating Contest?
Sometimes there are things in my business I don't want to do. You know what I mean? If you're a procrastinator (like I am) it's those tasks you save for last in case you really do run out of time and won't have to deal with them. For me, it's the ones that require focused quiet time and zero interaction with anyone else. Like documentation, accounting, paperwork. Yuck. I look for a way out. I...
Leaders – Don’t Swim Alone!
Human Beings are made to be in relationships. Sure, there are times when being a "Grizzly Adams" seems appealing. When a project isn't going as planned and there seems to be an extra supply of critics on hand to comment. When a "significant other" acts like they are more significant than you think warrants significance at the present moment. When a day is just not going the way you anticipated...
Change Management: Changing Lanes – Remember to use the blinkers!
We were at the 4-way stop. The one at the edge of town, always busy with several cars lined up in each direction. Straight through the stop sign to access the local farmer's market. A right turn earns a peaceful afternoon at one of several local wineries. Turn left and quickly arrive at a gas station and loop back into civilization. It's one of those intersections where you hope at least 3...
Change to Drive Changes
Enough Already! I hate it when I have to "eat my own dog food." For the past two months I've been in change mode, but this time, for ME. It's so much easier to help others change. Don't you think? I hope you notice, we just launched the new website. Yea! The need to CHANGE sprung from the desire to clarify and simplify. I want it easy for you to quickly see and view offerings, get a true picture...
Failing into Success
I've quoted this for so many years, almost thought it was mine: "Are you green and growing or ripe and rotting?" Originally stated by Ray Kroc, founder of the McDonald's empire, the quote is reiterated by Derek Sivers in his worth viewing YouTube Clip: When driving change and new projects, many leaders think they must have all the answers. For some, it's difficult to say 3 magic words: I don't...
Leaders Leading WITH Leaders
We talk about how to lead followers - but what about leading leaders? Or, more specifically, how do we effectively team with other leaders to drive changes, hammer out a new initiative, raise funds, promote an idea to the Board - or - participate effectively as a Board member? We see it all the time. And, we cope by joking and complaining about the "power struggles," bullying, and begin to...
The Romper Room Effect
In 1952, a new "kiddie learning show" show was launched - Romper Room. Syndicated across the country and shown in England, Ireland, Japan and Australia, the show provided a much needed 'time out' for weary parents as their children sat, eyes glued to the TV. The preschoolers interacted with their televisions, audibly answering questions when asked such as, "Did you know the horse was brown?"...