The Beauty of “Found Time” Guest Blog by Erik Fisher
October 30, 2020
It can be one thing to be on top of your schedule, your task list, and be working on the right things, but what about
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Three Mental Health Related Ways To Boost Productivity–Guest Blog by Josie Andrews
October 26, 2020
For many of us, work is a major part of our lives. It’s where we spend most of our time, where we get our income,
Enhancing Your Executive Presence (part 2)
October 15, 2020
What is EP? Executive presence is a combination of personal traits and outward behaviors that create an image of leadership competence and trustworthiness. Executive presence is
Enhancing Your Executive Presence (part 1)
October 12, 2020
What is EP? Executive presence is a combination of personal traits and outward behaviors that create an image of leadership competence and trustworthiness. Executive presence is
Vision: From Person to Paper to People
September 28, 2020
Without a process, cool visions are only daydreams that “die on the vine”. And you gravitate back “the way things always are.” How does a
Boundaries and Habits are Like Weed Tarp
September 17, 2020
In this COVID year, I have heard dozens of stories about how well my clients’ gardens and yards are doing–since they’ve been tele-working and using
Don’t Let the Mosquitoes of Life Get to You
September 7, 2020
We are fortunate that in my area of Eastern Washington state, we don’t have a whole lot of mosquitoes in our climate. And, our local
Planning Your Personal Retreat Day
August 17, 2020
Personal retreat days are pivotal for you to invest in yourself and your future. You give yourself the gift of solitude time to be able
What Are You Consuming For Breakfast? Guest blog by John Golden
August 12, 2020
From the moment you wake up every day, it can seem like life really conspires to mess you up. Maybe you got up this morning
6 Reasons to Evaluate When Considering Moving On
August 9, 2020
You’ve got that restless feeling. Your job doesn’t give you that same positive feeling that it used to. Problems seem to outweigh victories. You have
10 Life Lessons from my High Adventure Course Experience
August 2, 2020
There I was, looking up at the structure of ropes and logs and wires. I think it was about 60 feet high, but it could
How to Be Seen as a “Go-To” Person
July 20, 2020
Remember when you were young and with your friends or siblings, and it was determined someone had to go first to do a distasteful chore?
Who’s on Your Personal Board of Directors?
July 9, 2020
It’s almost impossible to become a high performer in any profession without a fantastic support team in front of you, beside you and behind you.
14 Self-Leadership Books I Read Last Year
July 7, 2020
I realize that I hadn’t shared the titles of the 35 leadership and personal development books I read in 2019. Here are the ones I
Don’t Waste Your Pain
June 26, 2020
I like to pass on the story of a young girl giving away golden retriever puppies in a little pen she had made in her
What Adversity Can Lead To
June 13, 2020
While hiking our highest “peak” of our local “mountain” a couple weeks ago, I reflected on how, while it was difficult going uphill for cardio-vascular
Add One Thing to Your Morning Routine
June 7, 2020
When I ask clients and seminar participants what they do to make their mornings more successful, I get a mixed bag of answers. Some say
Me-Time–What is It? Why is it Important?
June 3, 2020
“Me-time”. Sounds a little selfish, huh? I suppose it would be if it was “all about you, all the time.” The Me-time I’m referring to
Return to Terminal or Exit Airport–Your Choice
May 17, 2020
It’s been a while since I’ve been at an airport, but the last time I was there, I noticed two signs: one said Return to
Have You Felt the Joy of the Assist?
May 17, 2020
As a young boy, my sport was softball. I played shortstop, the center of action on defense. I loved diving for the ball and throwing
Your Secret Weapon as a Leader
April 22, 2020
Still got that lovin’ feelin’ as a leader at work? I hope so! “If you don’t enjoy what you’re doing, there is no way you
5 Tips for Creating a Positive Mindset When It’s Difficult–Guest Blog by Amanda Black
April 16, 2020
I am beyond appreciative to be writing this guest blog post for my friend and mentor, Paul Casey. This post finds us all during a
The Journey from Dependence to Interdependence–Guest Blog by Amir Ghannad
April 10, 2020
In his timeless classic, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey describes three habits necessary to achieve what Covey calls the Private Victory,
As a Leader, You are Accountable
March 31, 2020
“As the boss, you have the freedom to act; it also means you are accountable for results,” declares Alan Randolph. Andy Stanley stood up in
Getting Stronger as a Leader
March 23, 2020
There is a good chance that you have worked in your industry for a while and are quite familiar with its products/services,compliance/risk management, and how
The One Thing a Leader Must Model to the Team Every Day
March 15, 2020
To make your awesome vision happen, you will have to work your tail off to turn it into reality. There’s a certain tenacity that must
The Essential 3 C’s of Vision
March 10, 2020
Your people want to know where you are taking them. Without vision, leaders unintentionally create a feeling of dissatisfaction in their team because those leaders
Clean Your Leadership Lenses to See the Future
March 5, 2020
Leaders can’t get myopic, otherwise known as navel-gazing. When you spend all your time thinking about what is right in front of you in your
11 Inspirational Actions to be a Better Team-builder
February 21, 2020
Your people truly are your most important asset. Say it every day. You simply can’t do it alone. The SEALs like to say, “Individuals play
Why Servant-Leadership Will Empower Your Team
February 14, 2020
Ever served under a leader who WAS the obstacle to getting things done in the company? Servant-leaders, instead, are those who use their power and
