Leader may appear as superhumans, but they aren’t. They’re human just like everyone else and they have a lot on their plates. Here is a list of eight reminders to re-center and re-focus on the things that will keep your organization moving in the right direction. 1. Anticipate problems When things seem to be going really well, it’s easy to overlook potential issues that may…
I’ve long been a big believer in giving back to the community. I think it’s a good idea to help others who need help, contributing to the city that has been so good to my family, my business, and me. I make reinvesting in the Kansas City community a priority. Here are just a few of the reasons why I do this. Builds Stronger Relationships…
For so many people, getting up on time in the morning is a struggle. Coming up with a morning routine that you look forward to and that keeps you motivated may be the key to struggling no more. Try implementing any one of these suggestions and notice how it affects the rest of your day! Your routine starts the night before. What many don’t realize…
It’s no secret that today’s business leaders are tasked with decisions they never thought they’d have to make. These questions and more are being examined by business owners and C-level managers worldwide as companies tentatively emerge from pandemic status like Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day. It’s Time for a New Game In his book The Infinite Game, author and motivational speaker Simon Sinek provides guidance…
I’ve been in sales for a long time. I’ve seen trends come and go and come back again. It’s always interesting to watch old ideas become new again. Since we’re still close to the beginning of this year, I thought I’d recap a few of the top sales trends for 2021. Perhaps you have a special method of getting past gatekeepers to reach the decision…
As we begin a new and, hopefully, more positive year, ask yourself this question: Are you the person you want to be? If the answer is no, listen up. There are ways to fix that. In his book, Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, Dr. Joe Dispenza, renowned author, speaker, researcher, and chiropractor, explains how to untangle negative ways of thinking and create more positive,…
What a month this has been! My (new) heart is full of gratitude for the many blessings I’ve received in my life, especially in the past couple of weeks. For those who don’t know my story, you’ll find it documented in my blog post entitled, The Beat of Faith. I finally worked my way to the top of the heart transplant list, so I spent…
As any parent knows, their children depend on them to teach them the skills and lessons they’ll need to succeed in life. In fact, many parents have been called on to go above and beyond this year, filling in as surrogate teachers as their kids finished out the school year at home. Many of us get the basics right. We teach our children to tie…
You have a good job, right? You’re doing what you went to college to study, the company benefits are decent, you get along with your boss, and you like most of your co-workers. Yet you still dread going to work every day. You feel like something is missing. Why is that? Before we go any further, take a minute to celebrate. Not everyone has a…
As the saying goes, leaders with integrity do the right thing when no one is looking. Integrity drives you to the right thing because it is the correct thing to do; not always the easiest thing, and based in truth. Be very wary when surrounded by people, who instead of saying the truth, they will say what you want to hear. Scared of the truth?…
I was in a meeting the other day and was suddenly struck by a thought: Just because a person is at the top of an organization, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re a good leader. There are lots of people at the top who aren’t. This notion made me pause, and then I thought, “I wonder how I’m doing?” There are all kinds of leaders and…
What is your WHY? Many business schools teach that in order to be successful in the marketplace – any marketplace – you have to have a unique selling proposition or USP. It’s what sets you apart from the competition, something that makes the product or service you offer stick in consumers’ minds. Seth Godin called this a Purple Cow in his book by the same…
Women are often told there’s no place in business for them and their softer personalities. They’re criticized for being emotional, and they’re ostracized from male-dominated office politics and important client meetings. Men, on the other hand, are taught to be tough. Take no prisoners, get the job done at all costs, and drive that profit margin through the roof. I’ve come to realize over the…