This month I decided to write about respect, because every day I am seeing so many examples of disrespect. It has been mind boggling. A major part of leadership is offering and earning respect. Respect, like trust, is not something that you cannot ask for or demand. It comes over time from aligned action, compassion, […]
Embracing the Love and Gratitude This Holiday Season
December is here. Let’s be clear, Christmas is my all-time favorite holiday! All the songs, Hallmark movies, baking, eating, decorating, and celebrating and then opening presents. And during those two weeks before the end of the year, I am also putting the finishing touches on my plan and strategy for the new year. This year […]
Why Strategy – Another reason
Strategies are a tool to help you stay focused. Strategy helps you to stay on your path and see opportunities when they present themselves. It is a simple way to stay focused on what needs to be done. Strategy also helps you know when to say ‘no’ and pass on opportunities that don’t support your […]
Strategy is moving to action
For me, strategies are key actions and they have some simple criteria. Strategies are action-oriented, forward moving, and they make effective use of your resources. Action Oriented strategies include things you can actually do. They are things that you have control over. For example, paying into the retirement plan so you can […]