Garage sales can teach you a lot about business and leadership. This is fresh on my mind since Kiersten and I spent most of our time and energy last week on what I hope is our last one ever. Some garage sale lessons are right there on the surface and easily seen. How to advertise. …
What a Garage Sale and a Hiring Mistake Taught Me About Leadership Read More »
Someone dropped the ball. Again. At least that’s how it looks to you. But is that really the case? It might be, but your initial read may not be completely accurate. And your first reaction may not be the best approach. Mike Payne, owner of Hill Manufacturing & Fabrication in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and host …
Before You Pick Up a Dropped Ball, Consider These 5 Possibilities Read More »
My relaxing morning shower was quickly turning into a sprint to finish as the water became increasingly frigid. So I knew what I was doing first thing that morning. Replacing our hot water heater. What I didn’t know at that point was what I would find myself doing every morning after that. If you’ve spent …
A leader in my Leadership Clarity Accelerator recently told me her team had done Working Genius a couple of years ago. They learned their Working Geniuses and their Working Frustrations. They spent hours reviewing what the results meant. They got a presentation on the basics of the model. Then, as she put it, the message …
I’m sure you know how this phrase ends. “Don’t bring me problems…” You’ve heard it more times than you can remember and may even say it to your own team members. “Don’t bring me problems. Bring me solutions.” This is a great message for your people to hear. But there’s a subtle danger that can …
The Hidden Risk in “Don’t Bring Me Problems. Bring Me Solutions.” Read More »
If he hadn’t passed away a year ago today, I would have thought it was my dad who said these words to me recently. “I have a high tolerance for pain and I will work through anything. And I can go for really long periods of time without getting burnt out. I feel it, but …
Last week I wrote about how growing up in a blue-collar family shaped my view of “real work.” I learned to associate work with tangible results. When you fix or build something, you can point to what you accomplished. That work ethic helped me build my career. But it also made it easy for me …
A couple of weeks ago a few of the leaders in my Leadership Clarity Accelerator cohort and I were talking about how we grew up. Their perspectives were fascinating to me and I think you’ll find what they had to say interesting too. We discovered that the very thing that helped us build our successful …
Last week I told you about how my experience raising sheep at Pemberley Farm is challenging my perspectives on leading people. I shared these three photos. And these leadership questions If you missed last week’s article, you can read it here. One of the main takeaways was an encouragement to stay curious and open-minded. Talk with …
Are Appearances Influencing How You Treat Your Team? Read More »
Heads up. This week’s newsletter is going to be a little different than you’re used to. I’m still going to share my thoughts on developing your people so your business can grow. But you’re also going to see a bunch of pictures of our sheep. Because apparently, I can’t watch these creatures without thinking about …
Are Your Team Members Getting the Resources They Need? Read More »