Lessons From Andy Griffith
I have been watching Andy Griffith since I was a child. There are many great lessons to learn from the interaction with Andy and his family, friends, or any of the characters in the show. Here are seven of the best lessons: 1 Andy does not let rules get in the way...
Vulnerability Cures
Do you struggle with being transparent and authentic? Try these vulnerability cures to strengthen your relationships. 1 Admit when you are wrong 2 Ask for forgiveness 3 Don’t be a know it all 4 Ask questions if you need clarity 5 Share your weaknesses 6 Ask for...
THREE MAIN CAUSES OF RELATIONSHIP CRASHES
As a leader with people reporting to you, your day revolves around relationships. I want to share with you what I believe are the three main causes of relationship crashes in the workplace. FAILURE TO HONOR AND RESPECT OTHERS Everyone deserves honor and respect. ...
10 LESSONS I WISH I KNEW 20 YEARS AGO
If you could live your life over again, what would you do differently? A recent study showed that people wished they had risked more, reflected more, and done more things of significance; things that would live on after their death. On a recent vacation, I took time...
Break The Cycle: Don’t Quit Yet
Break the cycle. Before you quit your job, consider the following factors: Turnover Costs What does this have to do with you? You don’t want to be the person who leaves positions regularly. Employee turnover is expensive, costing up to six – nine month’s salary....
5 Building Blocks of Self Care
Self-Care: You will pay if you delay! Self-Care is something that no one else can do for you. One of the best ways you can care for others is to care for yourself. Five critical building blocks to self-care: Emotionally A. Don't be involved in unhealthy relationships....
The 5-4-1 Rules For Parents
Summer is ending, and school is starting again. Now is the perfect time for parents to step up their leadership at home. Here are some simple rules to follow. Five Rules For Kids To Follow: Remind your children of the purpose of school and to make...
Five E’s For Execution
Working with many organizations throughout the years, I have found they struggle with executions; getting things completed and done on time. Here are five things to help you execute at an expert level. ENGAGEMENT You must bring passion to any project in which...
Interview Don’ts
You only have a few minutes to make a good first impression. When interviewing for a job, here are my top things I think you shouldn't do. Don't show up late. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time so you aren't late and you don't arrive feeling frantic. Don't...
