Take the Vacation

Take the Vacation

A few years ago, in my travels to work with one of my clients, I met a wonderful receptionist, Rachel. My routine when I arrived at the company was to press a button in the lobby that connected me to her desk. When I pressed this button, Rachel’s voice boomed across...
New Beginnings

New Beginnings

Today marks four years since I left my former company. Four years since I worked within the corporate structure for a Fortune 500. Four years since my success was tied to one stock price. Four years since I had a team surrounding me. Four years since I had a...
Leading Saturated Sponges

Leading Saturated Sponges

Chances are in the middle of this pandemic you have been doing the dishes more frequently. I pulled out a new sponge from the packaging yesterday to assist me in this process. The new sponge was perfectly formed, clean and ready to do it’s job. When I soaked it in the...
The Four P’s of Leading in Uncertain Times

The Four P’s of Leading in Uncertain Times

I am continuing to go “old school” with tips on managing change as we establish our new normal. Last week, I emphasized the importance of taking care of yourself and your people, while over-communicating. We are now in week 2 of remote working without a...
Start with the People You Trust

Start with the People You Trust

These words were spoken by Molly Barker, the founder of Girls on the Run, in a commencement speech last spring at Cedar Crest College.  The program that Molly created many years ago has touched nearly 1.5 million young women. I have witnessed the impact of it as a...