I’m sitting at my desk after being at a leadership conference for the past few days. As I debrief myself from three days of intensive learning and connection, a few common threads already stand out. Those common threads aren’t all about the content, but...
“That’s how a big corporation does things.So you need to deal with it.” A few years ago, a small business owner uttered this phrase to a team member. The owner had goals. Big goals. Big dollar sign goals. And that owner felt that to play like the big...
How do the people around you communicate? You’ve probably already picked up on the fact that Fascination is tied to how you communicate who you are and how you deliver value. Wouldn’t it be great to have a some quick reference points about how you might be...
Building a small business is sometimes like raising children. Stay with me…I’m going somewhere with this. You start this business, and nurture and grow it, all the while thinking it will be big and grown up someday, meeting your wildest expectations and...
I’ve got two kids in college. Both are studying completely different topics. Stefan is majoring in Human Resources and Organizational Development. Caitlin is creating an individualized program in Astrophysics, Earth Sciences and Leadership. And while both have...
I oversee the cadet program in my squadron with the Civil Air Patrol. As of today, there are 60 cadets on the roster. The goal is always to grow the skills of the cadets and help them develop into the leaders of tomorrow. Just like with any business, there are a ton...
Ask anyone who knows me well and the word, “organized” often pops up in conversation. My brain just works that way. I easily connect the dots from tactics to strategy to execution in the blink of an eye. I’m also a raving fan of all things Google. I...
I confess. I’m a not-so-closet Star Wars fan. I loved The Force Awakens in the theater and can’t wait to get it on Blu-Ray. Star Wars always has a myriad of lessons across its entire universe. Here’s my take on some leadership lessons Star Wars...
I’m pleased to share that I am the interactive speaker at the 2016 TeamWomenMN Leadership Conference. My session – “How do you Fascinate: Discover Your Personal Brand” – will be open to all attendees. Here are the important details: Date:...
