Quality of a Leader – Be real, not right

Early in my career, I thought that the smartest, brightest people were always in charge.  I was fortunate to work for some real solid leaders who “knew their stuff”.  And in that era, in the Information Services industry (as it was called then), technical...
Reflect on your Calling

Reflect on your Calling

A little over one year ago I launched my business coaching and training practice.  I felt that I was finally responding to a calling that had been tugging at me for years.  Listening to my calling gave me new hope, new energy and a sense of finally doing what I had...

Want Great Teamwork? Learn from the Aspens

https://youtu.be/mlKKAyEHIkwEarlier this month my family and I had a fantastic vacation in Colorado.  It’s one of the most beautiful places on earth.  But we were a little disappointed with the weather.  They were still experiencing a late winter.  In fact, we...
A Rising Tide Lifts all SEAWORTHY Boats

A Rising Tide Lifts all SEAWORTHY Boats

I was having dinner with a friend Lee Lingo, Director of Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and I used the oft-quoted statement “a rising tide lifts all boats”.  Lee pointed out an objection to that and offered a slight correction.  He said,...