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My mission is to encourage and inspire emerging and existing leaders to greatness. Come with me to explore leadership and other topics in my bi-weekly blog posts.

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Listen in as Ron Kitchens and Carla Sones explore topics like innovation, talent and engagement in these weekly conversations. Ron and Carla will bring in a variety of thought leaders to give you new perspectives on the world of business, leadership and life.

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I talk about the things I know: leadership, talent and economic development. Check out my speaking page to get a feel for what I do and to see if I’d be a good fit for your next event.

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Let’s connect! I’d love to hear from you. Please contact me for a variety of reasons: to share your comments, to inquire about speaking engagements or any other questions.

Great Leaders Know When to Let Others Lead

July 25, 2019 Leave a Comment

Knowing when to “take the lead” and when to take the backseat and allow your team members to drive results on their own can be one of the most difficult balancing acts a leader must face. Trusting your team to act alone and own their responsibilities … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Education, Engagement, Excellence, Leadership, Talent Tagged With: ceo of your own responsibilities, guide, Leading, Learning, mentorship, responsibility

Getting the Most out of Feedback

July 11, 2019 Leave a Comment

Everyone wants to improve, and everyone knows they need helpful feedback in order to get there. The problem is that giving quality feedback is a difficult talent for leaders to master—and nobody is very good at receiving feedback that may be … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Excellence, Leadership Tagged With: feedback, growth, Learning, mentor, Motivation

It’s Catalyst University Day!

June 18, 2019 Leave a Comment

On Today's Episode: It's a special Thursday edition of the Always Forward Leadership Podcast! Tune in while you get ready for Catalyst University, because Heather Baker, Kim Weishaar and I talk about all the things you can expect at today's event. … [Continue reading]

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How to Maintain Your Motivation

June 13, 2019 1 Comment

When you have a huge project to tackle—whether personal or professional—what keeps you going? To move forward and avoid burnout, it's critical to maintain your momentum. As leaders, we are in the difficult position of keeping our teams motivated … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Excellence, Leadership Tagged With: goals, Motivation, setting goals

The Hidden Key to Leadership: Emotional Intelligence

May 30, 2019 Leave a Comment

Emotional intelligence is a person’s ability to identify and manage their own emotions and the emotions of others. These days, the term is used so often it has become a leadership development buzzword. But how important is emotional … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Leadership, Talent

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