Hiring for Diversity of Thought
If you hire a person who thinks the same way you do, you might just want to ask yourself which of you is not needed. Read More
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How to give 300+ mini-gifts?
Give Gather As You Go – it covers lessons learned about: life, leadership, purpose, family, the toughest of times, celebrations and more.
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Excelling in leadership is a life-long pursuit. It requires accountability to oneself, to others, and to our business (and life) endeavors. Our leadership wisdoms are founded in practical work experiences, honesty, positive communication, and empowering others.
Why Did I Write This Book
I have had a ton of experiences; I believe I’ve had more experiences of different kinds than a lot of people have. Good things have happened, as well as a bunch of rough stuff, and there are lessons to be learned from each. If I share these “wisdoms,” maybe I can help other people. A lot of the concepts in this book are mine and originated with me; but many are also things I have heard along the way and thought were so smart that I incorporated them into my life and my thinking...Read More
90 Percent is an A
Just as it’s impossible for friends and family to be GREAT all the time, the same goes for employees. Here’s an example from our business: Read More
Learn Their Names
Memorize the names and faces of people in organizations or on various boards with whom you work. Sometimes there may be a lot of them, but you don’t Read More
Limit the Priorities
I have been surprised a few too many times by executives who have an incredibly large number of goals. In many board meetings over my Read More
Ask the People
You and your team have been working hard and are about to unveil a set of new programs. You are excited and are sure the Read More
Delete 98 Percent of Your E-mails Every Day
Just because you know how to find them, doesn’t mean you have to save them all. Here is what I finally learned to do: I keep Read More