Sheri Staak, Author at Sheri Staak - The Staak Report

What’s Next? The Future is Sure to WOW

Like it or not, were powerless to stop the progression and advancement of society. Its happening all around us in business, technology, culture, and climate. Just when you think you’ve got a handle on where the future will take us, a new gadget or device is introduced, the political arena takes a turn, or a

18Feb

WOW Leader: It’s Not Who You ARE, It’s What you DO

George Washington was the first Presidential leader of our great nation. And as Thomas Jefferson once said about him, he was, indeed, in every sense of the words, a wise, a good, and a great man. Today, on Presidents Day, we honor the birthday of our founding father, and as leaders, we draw upon his […]

12Feb

Lead Like Lincoln: Be Honest

Abraham Lincoln is often regarded as one of the best presidential leaders in history. Throughout his lifetime, Lincoln demonstrated numerous WOW leadership skills, with his greatness formed around a solid foundation of honesty and integrity. The former president was probably first referred to as “Honest

09Feb

Linked-in Leader

Thanks to all my LinkedIn followers for helping to move us to the top! Thank you for continuing to read The Staak Report. –Sheri Staak

26Jan

Biggest Loser Leadership

The Biggest Loser is one of the most popular shows on TV today–and with good reason. The weight-loss results achieved by the competitors are astounding, and are an inspiration to anyone watching, whether they’re trying to shed a few pounds or not. This season, one of my kids’ favorite trainers,

24Jan

Older and Bolder: Leaders Who Started Late

Yesterday I highlighted the accomplishments of four young leaders who used their creativity, initiative, and business smarts to make their mark at a very early age. But the entrepreneurial spirit, and the drive to succeed, is not reserved for those just starting out. According to Emily Brandon’s January 9,

23Jan

Little Leaders: Kids Who Inspire

Little kids can do big things. These young leaders demonstrate that with passion, drive, and determination, WOW is possible at any age: Robert Nay: This 14-year-old from Utah designed and developed an Apple iPhone gaming app called Bubble Ball. Although the 8th-grade computer aficionado had no previous

21Jan

Be an MLK-Inspired WOW Leader

Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. is a celebrated figure in Americas history. Today, we honor the day he was born and draw inspiration from the legacy of words, actions, and leadership he left behind. King spoke against violence on the streets of America, in particular in its ghettos, as well as in the war of […]

20Jan

Traffic Rules: A History Lesson in Creativity and Persistence

A bit of trivia: What was the original color and design of the first STOP sign? (Answer at the end of the post.) Today marks the anniversary of the first set of traffic rules, which, without the vision and foresight of Yale graduate William Phelps Eno, may not have been possible. In 1900, Phelps drafted […]

13Jan

Day of Contradictions

In yesterday’s post, I drew inspiration from Work Harder Day to encourage you to help others. I thought I’d keep the ball rolling by focusing on a few more quirky holidays. With at least three designated celebrations-of-sorts assigned to today’s date, January 13 seems to be something of a day of

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