Category Archives: Pithy and Practical Inspirations for Leaders – a new tip every Tuesday

My topic two weeks ago on “The Undercover Boss” brought a great reply from one of my colleagues, Gig Hitao, who described the approach he used with the employees of his market research firm. Gig wrote: “I had a great … more

Tomorrow, February 29, 2012, is Leap Year, or more literally, “Calendar Adjustment Day.” I enjoyed reflecting on the word leap and the wonderful images it conjures ~ athletes jumping, dancers soaring, children playing ~ leaving terra firma temporarily to travel … more

Curiosity compelled me recently to watch a couple of episodes of the TV show Undercover Boss. Some of the best parts, in my opinion, were the creative responses to problems that were discovered. Problem employees were not summarily disciplined or … more

At this time of year, I often write about the subject of love in the workplace, from loving your work to loving your co-workers. Today I’m going to bring the message even closer to home – loving yourself. At some … more

In helping leaders create their legacy plans, I have developed a set of questions that serve as a foundation for discussion and planning. They are listed here for your consideration and reflection. These four questions are further detailed in my … more

My recent posts about a leader’s legacy elicited an enthusiastic call from a reader. The topic had sparked a great conversation for her and her husband, both self-employed professionals. It had led to a related subject – their personal legacies. … more

I have recently been thinking and writing about the importance of leaving a legacy as a leader. That line of thought has led me to considering the opposite perspective – that of the receivers of the legacy – those of … more

I recently attended a birthday celebration and rite of passage for an exceptional 79 year old, a beloved leader of his community for many years. Although in good health, he voluntarily decided it was time to “move on” and leave … more

A HUGE THANK YOU to those of you who completed my mini survey last month! About half of my readers responded, which was wonderful. That level of response makes the data more reliable, and certainly gives me a strong sense … more

Having just returned from my trip to our magnificent Yellowstone National Park, I am filled with new energy for the year ahead and eager to experience the discovery of what 2012 may bring. May we embrace the new year with … more