If there was a job description for being a working parent, I imagine it would say something like this: Seeking someone who can: – Simultaneously type on the computer while soothing a sick kiddo – Be the finder of all lost things….before the work day begins – Prioritize work, life, and play! Rinse and repeat. … Read more
Maybe my goal for the new year should be a photo without windy hair! Yesterday I had a great time talking with Megan Reuther on Hello Iowa about goal setting in the new year! If you have a minute, take a listen (video link).
What if the world had ZERO organization??? Imagine NO prioritization or delegation. You simply showed up at work, and everyone did whatever seemed best at the moment… No leaders… no coordination… just one big free-for-all. Can you IMAGINE the chaos? The truth is, whether we like it or not, organization, prioritization, and delegation are very … Read more
I coached…. 9 insurance leaders 10 industrial equipment supplier leaders A smattering of folks from ALL different industries! I work specifically with leaders thinking about their teams and how to motivate, engage, or have tough conversations concerning work performance or behavior. EACH one worked with me because they wanted to do it well. They care … Read more
I am excited to facilitate an all-day workshop with a bank leadership team in Omaha! This workshop will be all about creating inspired action. I’ll be answering the question… How do you, as a leader, help create a culture of ownership? How can we encourage employees to take more initiative? We’ll also talk about feedback, … Read more
I have a massive stack of Post-it notes that initially covered my entire desk. (I had to eventually make them into a stack so I could get back to my work ) Why? Because I have a dream for 2024… I’m thinking about launching a podcast. And in typical fashion, I pulled out the post-it … Read more
Teaching at Drake University has been awesome, and as we’re winding things down, I’ve been thinking about how my students amaze me. Over the semester, my students learned about things like: – The power of their network and why the people they know really matter over the course of their careers – Their Ripple Effect … Read more
We’ll talk all about how to: Celebrate, Build Culture, Communicate, and how to stay Resilient! Tomorrow, I will be at the NICC 2023 Administrative Support + Staff Day! I’ll be leading a session on having a Good Ripple Effect. This will be a day of celebration but also a boost for their continued leadership development. … Read more
I got a text this morning (thanks Jess Ekstrom for the automated encouragement – if you haven’t heard of her, you should) that said: It’s a new month and there are 90 days left in 2023. What’s one word you want to use as your intention to round out the year? My first thought was, … Read more
