Who Do You Admire?
May 17, 2019
“Tell me who you admire, and I will tell you what kind of person you aspire to become.” –Sam Keen I like that quote because,
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6 Reasons to Attend a Seminar/Conference
April 22, 2019
Budgets are tight. So is your limited time to get things done. But your professional development is vital to your long-term success, even if it
Hydroplaning Through Life?
April 13, 2019
It’s a scary feeling when driving in a rainstorm and the car’s tires actually leave the pavement briefly due to the puddles of water coming
Do You Need to Attend Delegation Anonymous?
March 30, 2019
I know! It’s just easier and faster to do all the tasks yourself. It probably won’t be done just like you’d do it. You aren’t
What to Do When Learning Something New
March 17, 2019
You go to a conference or seminar. You read a book, magazine, or blog. You listen to a podcast. You meet with a mentor… …and
Tilting Like a Pinball Machine?
March 10, 2019
In a recent trip to Portland, my son took me to a downtown vintage arcade that carried all the token-operated games from 80’s. There was
CUTV News Radio spotlights Paul Casey of Growing Forward
March 4, 2019
West Richland, WA – Certified life coach, author, speaker Paul Casey loves to help people take action and achieve their goals. Casey is the founder
When You Are Too Casual About ____, You’ll Become a Casualty in Leadership
February 19, 2019
Many leaders have crashed and burned because they got too casual in their leadership and lost their intentionality and focus on the “main things”. Evaluate
How to Learn from Your Mistake
February 13, 2019
Some people just have to learn things the hard way. Maybe they are kinesthetic learners or maybe just too proud to take wise advice fro
The 40 Books I Read in 2018 (part 1)
February 6, 2019
I hit my goal of reading 40 non-fiction leadership and personal growth books last year, and thought I’d share either the big thought or why
When to Pull Out of a Time Commitment
January 19, 2019
You have 2 competing arguments in your head: I have made a commitment to this cause/person and I hold loyalty as a core value, yet
Why You Must Schedule “Thinking Time”
January 18, 2019
The whirlwind of your life is real. From the moment you wake up, it’s easy to get swept into it and be spun around by
Your ‘False Start’ Hurts Your Team
January 7, 2019
A few weeks ago, when watching football, I observed a team marching down the field with the momentum of several first-downs. After a few defensive
Working Professionals: How to Kickstart Your Career and Still Have a Life–Guest Blog by Julie Morris
December 30, 2018
For young professionals, it’s easy to get caught up in the rat race. America’s work ethic is deeply ingrained in our culture, and it’s generally
Approaching Performance Reviews with Continuous Feedback–Guest Blog by Rae Steinbach
December 19, 2018
While annual performance reviews were once a widespread convention across multiple industries, all signs point to the fact that this is rapidly changing. More than
Sweep the Sand Off Your Sidewalk
December 15, 2018
Now that it’s winter, I remembered something that happened after winter last spring. I noticed city employees with brooms sweeping the sand off the sidewalks
Is Your Life on Adjusted Cruise Control?
December 8, 2018
On long trips, I enjoy my car’s feature of adjusted cruise control: I set the speed at which I want to stay, and not only
The Pain of Falling Behind…and Catching Up
December 1, 2018
You know the feeling…It’s late in the day and you look at your to-do list and priority tasks you had slated for the day, and
How to be Mr./Ms. Wonderful in Leadership
November 23, 2018
One group I’m in has an annual white elephant gift exchange, and we can expect one gag gift to be opened every year by an
How You and Your Company Can Truly Value People
November 17, 2018
After a couple weeks of hearing several of my clients use the word “undervalued” in regards to how they felt their leaders view them, I
If You Want to be Liked, Don’t be a Leader; Go Sell Ice Cream–Guest Blog by Rick Martinez
November 8, 2018
The headline above is attributed to Steve Jobs. Leaders have to make tough decisions that don’t always please everyone. Jobs had his detractors, but there
Paul D. Casey’s Definition of Leadership
November 4, 2018
Here is my definition of leadership: Inspiring intentionally-developed teams to achieve transformative visions. Each word is carefully chosen: Inspiring—Leaders change “we must get them to..”
Leaders Shift the Focus
October 21, 2018
When I video my daughter dancing at competitions, I’m locked/loaded on her performance, zooming in on her and often not capturing the team performance as
No More “Settling-For”
October 15, 2018
What are you just “living with” that is distracting you from becoming the best version of yourself? About what are you saying, “It is what
6 Keys to Your Career Path
September 26, 2018
No one is in charge of your career path except you. There are too many variables, and you are too unique for anyone to script
What to Put on a Leader Report Card
September 7, 2018
If you really want to get better and refine your leadership skills, you have to get a little vulnerable and ask for feedback from your
What Expectations Your Team Needs You to Set
September 3, 2018
Your team needs clarity to be successful–and to avoid unnecessary conflict. Some of those areas are: The parameters of their role: re-look at their job
Hold Your Fire! Negative Communication Weapons
August 25, 2018
Each of us wields tremendous power with the words we speak. We can make someone’s day–or spoil it if we aren’t careful. Here are some
5 Ways to Rekindle Your Enthusiasm for Volunteering
August 18, 2018
Volunteerism is one way to give back to your community to a cause for which you are passionate about supporting. Sometimes, you find yourself restless
How Intentional Are You with Your Info Intake?
August 12, 2018
It’s been said that you become like the people you hang around and the media that you regularly intake. Because of that, it’s essential to
