Several things contribute to this week’s look at leadership, beginning with a statement that an associate of mine made to me. She said, “Sometimes ruts choose you and sometimes we choose our ruts.”  I immediately knew that this was going to be a topic for discussion.  My associate is right: sometimes ruts are forced upon […]

We’re coming into the Memorial Day weekend, which causes me to think not only about the reason for the holiday, but of things that we, as leaders, can apply. First, and most importantly, let me express the gratitude I have as an American citizen for the people who are willing to put themselves in harm’s […]

I came across a great phrase in one of the books I have been studying this week. The book is The New Know by Thorton May and it states, “The future is going to be messy.”  Essentially the road ahead is going to have potholes, dips, and sharp turns which we must be prepared to […]

Most of you know that Christmas is a very special holiday for me. I love every aspect of it and I fully engage myself in the endless activities that lead up to the special day.  Ask my children and they will tell you about how I orchestrate elaborate and creative ways of giving gifts and […]

I just returned from the Thrive Leadership Conference, where I was treated to fantastic speakers, excellent workshops, great interaction with 3500 other leaders, and a ton of fun. During those three days there were a hundred seminars to choose from, in-depth advanced leadership sessions, inspiring and educational presentations from the main platform, and the opportunity […]