A Gracious “Thank You”
How do you respond when others give you a compliment? Conversely, how do others respond when you give them a compliment? Does it seem awkward? Recently while at a leadership retreat, there was an opportunity […]
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Go Ahead, YELL at Others!
How did you grow up? Were you surrounded by parents, coaches, teachers, and grandparents that yelled at you? Or were you surrounded by encouragers? Based on experience, my guess is that very few of you […]
Leaders Look for the Silver Lining
Are you familiar with the term “silver lining” as in “every cloud has a silver lining?” It’s a metaphor for hope or optimism. Great leaders are skilled in finding the silver lining. They know how […]
Leaders Know the Value of Feedback
Over the last several days, I’ve had the pleasure of being in Cincinnati. It’s one of my favorite small US cities. It’s easy to get around. There’s a lot to do. The people are nice. […]
Inside the Wardrobe
Imagine a large bedroom and in the far corner is a tall wardrobe—–several feet tall, about four feet wide, and a few feet deep. The upper compartment stores a number of jackets and long garments, […]
