Would it surprise you to learn that the fastest-growing segment of today's workforce is not Millenials or Gen. Z - it's Boomers? According to Gallop, that demographic is growing at 10,000 people per day. Stop letting your most experienced emplo

Start Embracing Your Unique Talents

Mar 17th, 2024 8m 3s

Have you ever wondered why you do what you do, why you do it the way you do it, and why you might not fit into someone else's puzzle? We become who we are at a very young age which heavily influences how we communicate with others, build collab

But We've Always Done It This Way Isn't An Option.

Feb 11th, 2024 6m 37s

But we've always done it this way. How many times have you heard someone say that famous line.? You've probably heard it so many times you've lost count. Just because you've always done it that way doesn't necessarily mean you should keep doing

Don't Take The Path Less Travelled

Jan 16th, 2024 6m 29s

Who will accomplish more and go farther in today's team environment - the lone wolf or the pack? Chances are you stand a better chance of hunting down your prey if you stay with the pack. Using that same analogy makes you more likely to get bet

The Secret To Your Success in 2024 is Between Your Ears

Dec 29th, 2023 7m 33s

Think it, act it, and you'll eventually accomplish your goals through patience, hard work, persistence, and implementing the right plan. The secret to your success in 2024 is between your ears because just dreaming about it isn't good enough. Y

How To Lead Your Team Through Change

Dec 14th, 2023 7m 49s

Change is often inevitable when changes are made under new management, mergers, hostile takeovers, or acquisitions. Change can be disruptive. Some people adapt well to change -some tolerate it - while others dislike it and try to ignore it or

Learn To Lead The OpenAI Way

Dec 1st, 2023 6m 59s

Generative AI systems have been in the news lately, so I thought I'd have some fun with them to come up with a list of invaluable management or leadership traits because I believe managing and leading others effectively is a learned behavior. I

Are You Uncomfortable Yet?

Nov 13th, 2023 7m 12s

Are you comfortable being where you're at in your life or career - or do you want more? If you're comfortable and don't aspire to take on more or do more, don't. There is nothing wrong with that. But if you aren't satisfied and still want more

The Seven Principles of Delivering Exceptional Customer Service

Oct 7th, 2023 7m 43s

Your advertising and traditional marketing campaigns based on the Four P's - Product, Price, Promotion, and Place - are no longer considered a strategic advantage. Some businesses refer to their customers as guests or clients and add non-tradit

Authentic Leadership Defined

Sep 17th, 2023 7m 29s

You can't rub the stripes off the tiger or the dots off the leopard no matter how hard you try. You are who you are. However, your authentic leadership style might not be effective in some situations. A strength overused can become a weakness.

Shit Happens - Figure It Out!

Sep 9th, 2023 7m 33s

Shit happens - it's called life. You have a choice to make. You can either step in it or step over it. You pick. You can let it ruin your day and torpedo your plans or learn the lessons it's trying to teach you and begin again. This time a litt

Do You Need To Learn To Say No?

Aug 12th, 2023 7m 8s

We all face the same dilemma: too much to do and not enough hours in the day to do them. How you spend your time is the limiting factor, not the things you need to get done. How you manage your time is how you manage your life. Do you need to l

Unleashing The Power Of Your Potential

Jul 26th, 2023 7m 23s

Have you ever wondered why you do what you do and why you do it the way you do it? We become who we are at a very young age. We get accustomed to acting a certain way, communicating and interacting with others a certain way that eventually beco

The Challenges of Transitioning Into A Leadership Role

Jun 30th, 2023 7m 10s

You've just been promoted into a leadership role in your organization. Your management group believes you have the credentials to take on this position. Making that transition from worker to manager or leader can be complex. It requires a diffe

The Key To Building Strength-Based Teams

Jun 2nd, 2023 7m 27s

Managing and leading others is not about you - it's about the people you are leading. By understanding our different personalities, strengths, and weaknesses, we can all become more effective in working with and interacting with others. Differe

How To Attract And Retain An Emerging Workforce

May 6th, 2023 7m 24s

It will be your fault if you have trouble attracting and retaining talent. Management has a big challenge ahead. You are entering a new era of leadership. According to Gallup, the latest generation to enter the workforce - Generation Z - will m

If You Think About It - You Are A Project Manager

Apr 15th, 2023 6m 51s

According to Wikipedia, a project manager is a trained professional responsible for the planning, procurement, and execution of a project with a defined scope and a defined start and completion date. If you think of yourself in the same context

Teamwork Sucks Because Most Managers Suck

Mar 26th, 2023 7m 22s

Having teams work together is challenging at the best of times. You can't expect to throw a bunch of people together, call them a team, and have them perform like one without carefully setting team goals and priorities and how team members are

How To Work With Your Boss And Live To Talk About It

Mar 10th, 2023 6m 50s

Working with and being managed or supervised by someone with a different way of communicating and interacting with others. You need to keep one thing in mind - you aren't going to change your Boss. The key is to work with them the way they li

How To Get Along With People Even If You Don't Like Them

Feb 24th, 2023 9m 16s

Think of someone you are having difficulty working with. For whatever reason, you two are not getting along. It can be someone from work or in your social circles. Daniel Goleman believes that soft skills - sometimes referred to as emotional in

Forget X or Y Management Styles - Switch to Z

Jan 29th, 2023 7m 12s

People don't leave jobs ... They leave bad bosses and poor management who dont appreciate their value. Forget X or Y management styles you need to switch to Z. Gen Z will make up 27% of the workforce by 2025. They are like no other generation t

You Need To Be Dialed In To Be An Exceptional Manager Or Leader

Jan 7th, 2023 7m 10s

You can't motivate anyone to do anything they don't want to unless they think they will get something they want in return. Motivation is inside out - never outside in. People do things for their reason - not yours. Even those who volunteer thei

It's Time Leaders Got FOCUSED On People

Dec 26th, 2022 6m 36s

People like to work with and socialize with people they like. Building relationships at work is just as meaningful as building relationships with those you interact with outside of work. The newest generation to enter the workforce - Gen Z - pr

The Key To Stress-Free Goal Setting In 2023

Dec 10th, 2022 7m 36s

Well, that's a wrap. You can kiss 2022 goodbye. It's another year in the books. How did you make out? Did you accomplish everything you set out to do? What's left on your to-do list to carry over to 2023? Listen to my most recent podcast for th

Different Strokes for Different Folks - The Sweet Science of Great Coaching

Nov 20th, 2022 7m 32s

I believe we are born with a particular style - a particular way of behaving that heavily influences how we communicate and interact with others. Great coaches can assemble a group of people with different personalities, different skill sets, a