Sometimes sacrifices need to be made, but if they’re for the right reason, they’re worth it! –Sheri StaakRead more
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The WOW journey isn’t a straight climb towards leadership nirvana. WOW leaders aren’t perfect—nor should they be. Moments of DUD behavior or lapses in WOW judgment happen to everyone at one time or another—because people are, after all, human. But with the recent suicide of Robin Williams—someone I Read more
As my daughter heads off to college, I hope she keeps this in mind. She might not be little any more, but there’s still time to dream! –Sheri StaakRead more
Fear of making mistakes leads to an immobility and lack of decision. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes…they are avenues by which you learn, grow, and move forward! –Sheri StaakRead more
The skill of connecting has been made easier thanks to social media avenues like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and the like. The theory of “six degrees of separation” was first reported in 1929 by the Hungarian writer Frigyes Karinthy in a short story called Chains. The idea that everyone and everything is only six Read more
As a WOW leader, don’t just listen to what your team is saying, do what you can to understand what they mean! –Sheri StaakRead more
What’s the motivation situation at your workplace? Are you and/or your staff motivated to perform, or is everyone phoning it in and just working to collect their weekly paychecks? What motivates a team to put in their best efforts simply because they WANT to give their all? How do you, as a leader, drive that […]Read more
A great leader might not be perfect, but they possess and exude qualities that are less DUD, and more WOW! –Sheri StaakRead more
This weekend, have a little fun, and then bring that positive, lighthearted attitude back to the office on Monday! Injecting a little fun into the day is a way to help yourself and others build confidence, stay motivated, and enjoy the work that’s being done! –Sheri Staak Read more
What’s the truth about teamwork? Well, for one, teamwork has become a benign, almost overused word in the workplace. The term is used repeatedly, but often with very little substance or merit behind it. It’s easy to say that “teamwork makes the dream work,” but it’s much harder to say what makes teamwork work! Read more