The Ideal Team Player
One of the benefits of being a Board Member for Make-A-Wish Orange County and Inland Empire are the professional development opportunities that are available. This week I got a preview of Patrick Lencioni’s newest book, The Ideal Team Player from the the man himself in a live webcast, hosted by Make-A-Wish, CEO David Williams. I […]
Magic Unleashed
Following a two-day staff retreat, a client recently said to me, “I just love seeing you work your magic.” Now, I don’t saw people in half or pull rabbits out of a hat, but I do facilitate a lot of group meetings. I have discovered for me, this is my sweet spot – guiding […]
Super Recognition
Employees are often asked to perform super human acts, which they willingly do, but they are often discouraged when no one notices or says anything about it. Leaders that encourage and create an environment where people affirm and celebrate one another, build a strong culture where people can reach their highest potential. It is only […]
Will You Mentor Me?
You’ve looked at her profile and checkout her photos. You’ve read her social media feeds and decided it’s time to pop the question. Not the one to share eternal love and and a life together, but “Will you Mentor Me?” Like any successful relationship, a mentoring relationship should be rooted in trust and mutual respect. […]
9 Steps to a Happier Workplace
As part of a client workshop with 60 employees, I asked the participants to write a script and share with their coworkers and managers: How I work best … What I need to do my best work… As each person spoke, there was one resounding common theme. Regardless of title, tenure or function, people wanted […]
For Better Results, Manage Your Energy
Help me manage my time. Help me prioritize my work. Help me get more done. Okay! I recorded a podcast that can help you get more done in less time by focusing not on checklists and time management tools, but on managing your energy. I believe this is such an important topic because when we […]
The Threads of Life
In honor of this holiday of the heart, I wanted to share a favorite poem, Threads by James Autry, author of Love and Profit: The Art of Caring Leadership. Over 20 years ago a professor shared this poem that compares people’s need to feel connected with each other and with the human condition as threads that weave […]
Horrible Bosses
They are out there. Yelling, controlling, taking credit for your work and playing favorites. In fact, 36 percent of American workers have a boss they described as “dysfunctional” or horrible. What makes a boss horrible? Bad temper Physical Threats Impatient Indecisive Over-dramatic Takes credit for others work Unfair Disrespectful Employees that work for these bosses fear […]
The Best Environment for Leaders to Grow
When developing yourself as a leader, what is the best environment to experience growth? A growth environment is a place where… Others are ahead of you. You are not at the head of the class. If you are, you’re in the wrong class. Continually challenged. Waking up with a gulp, not a yawn, and ready […]
Be Open to Receive
We are all a work in progress, myself included. As I reflected on the year, and asked myself what change I could make to enrich my life and those around me, I realized my fierce independent streak could use some outside help and influence. Just because you think you can do it all, doesn’t mean […]