On our recent move to Florida, we noticed a system of call boxes. Apparently there are over 2,750 push-button type motorist call boxes along Florida's Interstate Highways and Turnpikes, with assistance available for medical, service, or police. Almost every mile we found call boxes. Most of us drive problem-free to our destinations, but who would you call... Continue Reading →
Not all needs are apparent
This is a reblog from Andrea Buczynski. She has some great thoughts on encouragement. Who needs encouraging? The answer might surprise you...Read on.... Thank you for coming. I wish my director came to visit me. I was climbing into my car after a visit to one of our local leaders when I heard that last... Continue Reading →
5 Traits to Look for in Leaders
What kind of people are you looking for on your team? Bossidy and Charan (2002) in Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done suggest five traits to look for in leaders. I have to ask myself also, "How am I doing in each of these five areas?" "Am I the kind of person someone would... Continue Reading →
Leadership lessons along the journey, part 5: 9 Strategies for Beating Weariness
The late coaching legend of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi used to say, “Fatigue makes cowards of us all.” Physical weariness is dangerous to leading courageously. If we admit it, as leaders, we are often dopamine and adrenaline junkies who manage overloaded lives with drugs that include sugar, caffeine, alcohol, ibuprofen, etc. At some... Continue Reading →
10 Crucial Qualities of Leaders
Have you recently thought about what you are aiming for as a leader? I don't know about you, but I constantly need reminders to keep my vision fresh and my motivation alive. Recently, in my packing to move and simplify life, I came across one of my old Personal Development Plans from 1999. On the... Continue Reading →
