December 11, 2019
You'll Never Hear "Can I Speak to the Manager" The Same Way Again
Have you ever asked to speak to the manager? Have you ever been behind the counter and had someone ask you if they could speak to the manager? Have you ever been the...
December 11, 2019
Do Economic Recoveries Die of Old Age?
The US economy is clearly slowing. After adjusting for inflation, GDP grew by 2.9% in 2018, and by an even better 3.1% in 19Q1. But growth slowed to just 2% in 19Q2, and 2.1%...
December 11, 2019
Becoming an Anticipatory Leader: The Missing Competency
We are all good at reacting and responding - a knee-jerk reaction, so to speak. Even organizations large and small have learned how to be lean and agile while executing a...
December 10, 2019
Superintendent of the Year: Joe Sanfelippo, Fall Creek School District
With a focus on culture and communication, a rural Wisconsin administrator has brought his 850-student district to national recognition.
By Roger Riddell
Originally...
December 09, 2019
Good Grief
We've all lost, or will lose, someone we love. This two minute video will help you better process your grief and help others who are living with loss during the holidays. It’s...
December 09, 2019
Love Your Millennials
Think about the last time you were at an event and one of the speakers criticized or made fun of an entire generation of millennials. Is that really fair, or even...
December 09, 2019
How To Be Less Selfish by Giving More
I love the promise, “Give, and it SHALL be given to you.” I’ve seen it work in my life on many occasions and in remarkable ways!
There are many ways to give. We often think of...
December 09, 2019
Which wolf are you feeding?
"Whatever you pay attention to and focus on, gets bigger. Attend to what you want, not what you fear or despise."After a speaking event last week, an audience member shared...
December 08, 2019
The Dude-Bro Conundrum
I have the good fortune of delivering keynote speeches at over 100 corporate events per year. They range from a few hundred to many thousands of people in attendance, often with...
December 04, 2019
Stop Asking Permission to Innovate
There’s an old saying that goes “it’s easier to ask forgiveness than to get permission.” That’s the bold conviction held by internal innovators – people who innovate within...
December 04, 2019
Use Your Association Leadership Retreat to Become 2020 Future Ready
As America’s trade and professional associations enter the new decade, many are facing the same competitive market forces that bedevil their members. Yet often they lack the...
December 03, 2019
No, Your Superstars Don't Want to Manage Themselves
How much of my management time should I spend on each member of my team? It's a question many managers have asked themselves at some point. Should they spend more time with the...