5 Simple Ways to Show Appreciation

What’s your reaction when you hear a 5-time Super Bowl winning quarterback state he feels everyone could be more appreciated?  Part of it depends on whether you’re a Patriots fan, but let’s take that out of the equation. As an employer, it hit me like a ton of bricks because Tom Brady is one of[…]

How Leaders Are Empowered by Adversity

Every day we have challenges, some are bigger, some are smaller, and some get to the point where they almost break us, where we feel we can’t take anymore. And yet, that’s where we can experience a fork in the road – one is to crumble and do nothing and the other is to plow[…]

The Power of Communication

When you communicate with someone, what are you thinking about?  Are you thinking about what you want to say or the impact you want to have?  You may feel confident about your message, but will the delivery be received in the manner intended?  Have you considered who your audience is – employees, managers, friends, or[…]

Reflections on Leadership

  The amazing part about leadership is that you can challenge yourself to grow and be better every day. And you can do that easily by leading by example. I am so grateful to work with an amazing group of people.  As their employer, I have a responsibility to provide them with stability, encouragement, growth,[…]

Hurry Up and Wait

  One of the most frustrating experiences for many people is waiting, and it’s even worse when one feels rushed or pushed to move faster than we’d like. We experience this daily in traffic, waiting to check out in line, holding on the phone for a scheduled call, interviewing for a new position, or waiting[…]