Category: Leadership Topics

Remember, as kids, how much we looked forward to the summer and adventures with friends and family?   As leaders, we may feel uncomfortable taking time away from work to unwind and to refresh.  If you struggle to take time off, even for a couple of days, here are some pointers to keep in mind (post these in your office or as a reminder on your phone!)

As you prepare to plant your gardens, you think about the timing, the ground, the seeds, and the overall climate. The same is true for your team as you plan their success.

Manufacturers can’t sit on the sidelines and hope for the labor market to recover. Those who execute on a strategy now to overcome these labor challenges can grow and remain competitive.

There are critical skills that successful teams practice regularly as part of their game plan.  

While establishing goals is the foundation, there are a couple of pieces that we may miss.   Understanding and fully utilizing these important pieces may be the difference between achieving and not achieving those goals

What did the first day of 2024 feel like for you and your team?  If you are feeling a little sluggish, how do you think your team may be feeling?  Truth is, whether we want to admit it or not, we all need a little help to get refocused, recharged and inspired.  Here are a […]

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal was titled “American Workers Are Burned Out, and Bosses Are Struggling to Respond”.  Over 4 million Americans have quit their jobs for the past six months in a row.  Our working hours are expanding, and the labor shortage continues. Organizations are asking their teams to work harder, […]

At the time I’m writing this, the top money earner on the PGA tour is Justin Thomas. He’s earned over $8M from 20 events. Number 50 on the earnings list is Adam Scott who’s earned a little over $2M from 19 events. Despite earning 400% more money, Justin’s scoring average for 18 holes is only […]

One of the best ways to increase employee engagement and motivation is to invest in leadership development training which will improve your culture and show your employees you are willing to invest in their development.

“When you help someone’s boat across a river, you’ll find your own boat has reached the shore too.” I’m not sure where this originated, but I first heard this saying from one of my mentors. This simple saying is incredibly powerful because it summarizes a key ingredient for business success. I’ve spent my entire 30-year […]