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Family First

May 7, 2019 Leave a Comment

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 Chapter 15… Part I: What Comes First in Your Life? Years ago my family vacationed on South Padre Island with my wife’s extended family. We’d been looking forward to this trip for months. We rented a beach house, and it should have been a special time. But after two days I started getting frantic calls from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Excerpt, Leadership Tagged With: authentic leadership, Family, family first, leadership, Unique, Uniquely You

175: Why is Putting “Family First” So Important?

November 12, 2018 Leave a Comment

family-first

My most embarrassing moment in life... When I didn't put my family first. —Ron Kitchens On Today's Episode: The importance of allowing your team to put family first. Maximizing the relationship between corporate and the individual. Content people work harder and are more engaged. How this concept encourages staff to lead an integrated life. Getting to know your team's family creates a healthy work balance. Do you have any comments about today's episode (or have ideas … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, axiom, balance, Carla Sones, culture, development, Family, family first, growth, leadership, podcast, professional development, Ron Kitchens, tips, work-life balance

Trade-off

October 26, 2016 2 Comments

You will never feel truly satisfied by work until you are satisfied by life. – Heather Schuck A few years back I listened to Shonda Rhimes as she shared the commencement speech at Dartmouth. In this 25 minute speech she attempts to answer the question every leader is asking, “how do you do it all?” She concluded with, “you don’t.” If Shonda Rhimes is rocking and receiving an award for her latest show, then she is not at home working on homework with her three daughters, if she is at home … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Excellence, Leadership Tagged With: Always Forward, Choosing, Family, Priorities, Ron Kitchens, wellness

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