Real Leaders Take, They Don’t Give

They take responsibility. They don’t give excuses or blame. You can always tell a great leader because they never spend time pointing fingers or calling people names. Instead, when things are not going well they ask a simple and powerful question: “What role have I...

Leadership Lessons from Naturopathic Medicine

As I was pondering the problem of leaders who overlook negative symptoms in their organizations, I received food for thought from my naturopath at Nature Cures Clinic. In a newsletter article, Nutrition Mission: Improve your Health through Food, nutritionist Maria...

Calling All Courageous Leaders – Please!

Watching the State of the Union Address and the Republican Response this week, I realized that we live with a leadership model designed for zero-sum gain. Real progress in our nation’s capitol is not being made, not because we do not know what to do, but because we...

One Powerful Leadership Secret

Leadership carries a plethora of responsibilities, not the least of which is cultivating a powerful, effective and evolving team. As leaders we wear many hats and when the going gets tough, it’s easy to grab the hat that says: “Get it done! That’s why I hired you!!”...

Fierce Conversations Workshop: Coaching Model

Are you responsible for developing emerging leaders? Are you cultivating hidden talents? Do you have the opportunity to empower individuals personally or professionally to achieve higher levels of success and happiness? Those are just a few of the objectives of the...

A Taste of Fierce Conversations®

A Taste of Fierce Conversations® Have you ever avoided a conversation because it was too risky, too scary, too emotional or you just plain didn’t know how to begin it?  I know I have! Most of us just aren’t taught how to have the “real” conversations in our lives, you...