Leaders are dedicated to self-improvement. Being the one in charge doesn’t mean you know everything or have all the answers. If you’re a WOW leader, you realize that every day is an opportunity to change, grow, and learn! –Sheri StaakRead more
When you need a boost, are looking for answers, or need some positive reinforcement, try mentoring yourself! No, that doesn’t mean simply giving yourself a glorified ego stroking or a self-inflicted pat on the back. Mentoring yourself can be a constructive and productive way of self-evaluation and Read more
Organization is a skill like any other. While some people seem to be naturally equipped to be more effective organizers, others fall short. Those with a propensity for cluttered desks and scattered schedules aren’t hopeless, however. The fundamentals of organization are easily taught to those Read more
Most of what I write about WOW and DUD leaders is fairly straightforward–that is, there are clear-cut traits and characteristics that define and identify those in the two categories. For the most part, I can easily recognize a DUD when I’m forced to work with one. Identifying a WOW leader is also quite Read more
We all know the type: big shots with dazzling personas and an almost evangelical charisma who look good on the outside, but in reality, are disappointing and lackluster leaders. They might wear the suit well, but there’s no substance underneath. And yet, they are often in positions of great power and Read more
Like insurance, crisis management is something we often don’t think we need…until we do. And unfortunately, while a crisis cant be predicted, you’re almost guaranteed to eventually face one. When you ask people to name the biggest crisis our nation has faced, 99 percent of us would say 9/11. But Read more
Although comic book, TV, and movie superheroes are larger-than-life legends with powers beyond the norm, they’re not just childhood fodder they’re inspirations to harness the superhero within each of us. In our life, career, and as a society, many have become comfortable with the norm and content with Read more
One of the most compelling graduation stories I’ve heard this year is that of Chelesa Fearce, aptly nicknamed the homeless valedictorian. This inspirational teen is graduating at the top of her high school class, and is set to enter college in the Fall as a junior, despite having lived in homeless shelters Read more
At the Indy 500, leadership lessons are everywhere, but nowhere is it more apparent than in Pit Row. My family has been attending the race for the past 5 years. For my kids, the pit stop area is one of the most exciting and impressive parts of the event. The cars speed in, and in […]Read more
Online reviews are available for everything under the sun from products you buy to restaurants you eat at to places you vacation. Although I find myself referencing reviews regularly, I don’t take everything I read at face value. I’ve learned to approach extreme viewpoints with a bit of skepticism, Read more