Naming the band can be fun. I've performed in rock and roll bands since high school. I've primarily been the front person and lead singer. I have a good rock voice and connect with the audience. I have fun. In the mid-1990s, Dave E., with whom I'd played on and off (more on than off) [...]
So, do you know why your executive staff needs a coach? If you’re reading this, you might not be part of the executive staff team. However, you realize that the C-staff could use help. The reason I say this is that many, if not most, executive staffers don’t know they need coaching. Some believe they [...]
So, is your business paying enough? Money isn't the only or most common reason for employee turnover, but when the local job market averages higher wages than an individual organization's pay rate—it becomes significant. Employees may leave for lack of appreciation or better benefits. Still, when pay is significantly lower, it's like someone once told [...]
Is the sandwich method an effective conflict management tool? I recently presented on conflict resolution with a wonderfully engaged group at Leadership Hendricks County. The group offered insights, ideas, and questions about conflict resolution that got me thinking, should I revisit the sandwich method? If you're unfamiliar with the sandwich method, it's the analogy of [...]
So, good food and a good deed. I want everyone on the west side of Indy who likes Chinese food to do a good deed and enjoy some great food. Let me explain. Wednesday evening, I was driving back from the eastside after visiting an old friend. It had been a long day that began [...]
So, if your business isn't improving this could be why. It's not long before the start of the big dance. The men's NCAA basketball tourney; the Road to Final Four. The NCAA is headquartered here in Indy, and I've been privileged to attend presentations and meet members of their marketing team. They sought input. They [...]
Why networking gamification? Do you dread networking events? Is it difficult for you to make connections in forced situations especially with strangers? Or are you an outgoing, never met a stranger type of person but you never seem to meet the right people at networking events? Well, here’s your answer, networking gamification, a scavenger hunt. [...]
While working with a corporate staff on leadership development, one of the managers asked what they should expect from follow-up training with their team. We had just held the first meeting of a new class with entry level managers on leadership. The topic was one of my favorites, the need to manage projects but the [...]
What does better mental health mean? When we hear mental health, most people think of mental illness. However, someone doesn't need a physical ailment before they can work on improving physical health, and it's the same with mental health. Everyone could benefit from improved mental health. 10 Ways to Better Mental Health 1.Reach out Stay [...]
So, talk is good but is anything getting done? How many meetings, training seminars, and planning sessions have you sat through, inundated with great ideas, only to later realize — little was done? Ideation is important, but what good are ideas without action? A few years ago one of the management teams I facilitated leadership [...]
