As a thank you to my blog and podcast supporters, I want you to be the first to have access to my upcoming book, “Uniquely You,” available for pre-order now. Here’s your look at the fourth chapter… Part I: Living in the Dark When I was growing up, I did not have many role models who could steer me in the right direction. I was in the dark about almost everything, including educational decisions, career opportunities, and even common manners. One story that sticks out to me took place … [Read more...]
Your Survival Guide for Having Scary Conversations
Whether you need to ask for a raise, break some bad news, or ask the person a few desks over to stop chewing so loudly, we are all faced with conversations that we would rather avoid—especially in the workplace, and especially as a leader. What I want leaders to understand is that candor can be delivered without being mean. In today’s world, there is a level of fear that keeps people from being authentic. Leaders have got to lead with love and clearly understand that we all have a … [Read more...]
“PC”
We each have a choice: to approach life as a creator or a critic, a lover or a hater, a giver or a taker. - Jim Tressel In my opinion, we’ve gotten out of control with being “PC.” For me, political correctness is nothing more than a function of dishonesty. People say things claiming to be “PC” because they don’t want to be honest or aren’t willing to say what they believe. Instead, what we need is authentic leadership that leads with a loving heart. Unfortunately, the ‘love’ word really … [Read more...]
"PC"
We each have a choice: to approach life as a creator or a critic, a lover or a hater, a giver or a taker. - Jim Tressel In my opinion, we’ve gotten out of control with being “PC.” For me, political correctness is nothing more than a function of dishonesty. People say things claiming to be “PC” because they don’t want to be honest or aren’t willing to say what they believe. Instead, what we need is authentic leadership that leads with a loving heart. Unfortunately, the ‘love’ word really … [Read more...]
Don’t Take It Personally
Great leaders not only demand the best of themselves, they expect the best of all they influence. - Chip Bell If you’ve read the books in the Divergent series, or have seen the movie, then you know that candor is one of the tribes that is portrayed as the most unlikable. The people are snarky, say things that don’t need to be said and are not very caring. This work of fiction definitely takes it to the extreme, but that is what a lot of people think when they hear the word “candor” and … [Read more...]