Naming the Band
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) [...]
Why Your Executive Staff Needs a Coach
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 [...]
Is Your Business Paying Enough?
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 [...]
The Sandwich Method Revisited
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 [...]
Good Food and a Good Deed
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 [...]