I try not to talk about politics in this blog. It is hard at times when your blog is about leadership. The weight of yesterday and what leadership should look like or not look like was extremely heavy. Many times in politics we debate issues that are personal to us. Those personal beliefs are then … More Lead with Integrity
One day, when I was a little girl, my mother was putting curls in my hair. She took the curlers out of my hair and I began crying. Not just like small tears. But full on five-year old gushing tears. After that day my Mom never curled my hair again. I think she was traumatized … More Goals are Dreams with Work Boots On
It is so easy to get caught up in the B.S. of day to day life. It comes in the form of shares and likes on social media, office politics, and those little justified judgments of others we make. It’s fears and insecurities portrayed as being confident and in charge. We don’t have all the … More The Tale of Two Kings
I never liked those NPR stories. The ones about the great lives of someone you had never met. Then inevitably within the same soundbite, this great person you have just met on air has now also just recently died. Amazing. Heartache. Damnit NPR. But, I guess sometimes we don’t always realize the value of things … More “Girl, Stop Apologizing” by Rachel Hollis ~ Wednesday’s Book of the Week
This past week we’ve talked about why people leave their jobs and the importance of appreciation within a team. People usually leave because they don’t feel appreciated. Sometimes it’s because appreciation is not being shown. Sometimes it’s because appreciation is left solely up to the leadership team. Many times it’s because leaders believe that they … More 5 Types of Workplace Appreciation
Recognition. Everyone loves to be recognized. When people leave a workplace their number one reason for leaving as we learned about in yesterday’s article, “Why People Leave Their Jobs”, is appreciation. And there are many reasons why organizations fail to recognize those who work for them. One of the biggest reasons, is putting all the … More The Importance of Appreciation Within a Team
This week’s book of the week is “The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace” by Gary Chapman and Paul White. A couple of years ago I read “The Five Love Languages” by Gary Chapman which talks about the way in which people give and interpret love. If someone expresses love for another in say … More “The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace” by Gary Chapman and Paul White ~ Wednesday’s Book of the Week
We all have goals, dreams, and aspirations. Some are big. Some are small. When you look into that wide-eyed place we call the future, what do you see? On a scale of one to ten how hopeful are you in getting there? One as in your in a deep hole of depression, that doesn’t even … More What’s “Really” in Your Way?
So your family is ready to check you into the closest psych ward. You either actually need professional help or you’re an innovator. Innovators think differently. They see the world in a different light. Imagine the mad scientist on, the hero in silicon valley, or the weird musician or artist. Just the meer name “Innovator” … More How Innovators Think Differently
These “Life Lessons” were taken from Rachel’s book, Girl, Wash Your Face. If you like this list and you love to laugh then you can’t go wrong with her book. You can find it here in on audible, kindle, or old school book on Amazon! Rachel Hollis‘s 45 Life Lessons from Girl, Wash Your Face … More 45 Life Lessons from “Girl, Wash Your Face”