Leadership and Purpose: Do Employers Still Go the Extra Mile?
Last night, I was walking home from my neighborhood book club, and my mind was still turning over a conversation we had. We’d just finished The Gown by Jennifer Robson, a work of historical fiction set in post-WWII London. The story follows two seamstresses who...
Leading and Living Your Values via Christiansburg Printing
Growing up in a small town in Southwest Virginia, my father owned a small print shop. This type of business doesn’t exist anymore – with copy machines and online printing, it’s no longer needed. Christiansburg Printing produced booklets, flyers, football programs, and...
Leading By Savoring and Anticipating
I’m currently preparing to deliver one of my favorite presentations, facilitation skills, to a fairly new organization to me. Having previously presented to another group within the same organization, I look forward to their engagement and enthusiasm. The...
The Neuroscience of Emotion: Why Great Leaders Don’t Just React, They Predict
I spent time with my friend and business colleague, Shelley Row this week, discussing an upcoming program she’s delivering. Shelley is an expert in neuroscience, and while we were talking about our emotions, Shelley shared with me that we all have more control over my...
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