Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation October 3, 1863

Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation October 3, 1863

Written by President Lincoln in 1863: The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come,...
Gearing Up for 2022

Gearing Up for 2022

Now that we are solidly into the 4th quarter, many of us may be taking inventory of achievements for this year, areas that need improvement, and recognizing where we have accomplished our goals. Yes, many good things have happened this year even amidst the turmoil!...
The Power of Conversation

The Power of Conversation

Holding regularly scheduled one-on-one meetings isn’t just a “nice to have” management practice, it is an essential component of effective leadership and key to getting the right results from those you lead. For many people, the current work environment has reduced...
Developing Resilience vs. Putting Your Head in the Sand

Developing Resilience vs. Putting Your Head in the Sand

When the world is in chaos, we may be tempted to put our heads in the sand. With Covid continuing and plenty of other news items on the horizon it might be easy to get overwhelmed. The choices we make every day determine how resilient we can be when things are going...
Hot Mess – Being World Class Doesn’t Always Win the Race

Hot Mess – Being World Class Doesn’t Always Win the Race

I’m sure many of you have been watching the 2020 Tokyo Olympics over the last 2 weeks. I always enjoy watching the Olympics and seeing the world’s best athletes perform and do amazing things. On the not so amazing side, we have the US men’s 4 x 100 relay team....
Optimizing the Team Ecosystem ~ A Foundation for Success

Optimizing the Team Ecosystem ~ A Foundation for Success

In today’s rapidly changing, highly competitive, global marketplace, teams are forming, performing, and reforming faster than ever. Ensuring a healthy, thriving, team environment will help teams communicate more effectively, resolve conflicts and disagreements more...