Leading Beyond Your Comfort Zone “Any challenge that invokes your fears, conflicts or issues is, by definition, outside your comfort zone.” That sentence starts the last paragraph of this week’s newslink, and that sentence is what grabbed my attention. My comfort zone has recently been shaken up – and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. If you’re in a [...]
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March 9, 2012Tuesday Tidbit
March 6, 2012This is “Words Matter Week,” sponsored by the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors. As someone who fancies herself a writer of sorts, the very idea of the week drew me in. As a leader, it made me think about the importance of the words we use every day in communications of all kinds with [...]
Tuesday Tidbit
February 28, 2012Starting at 8:00 a.m. this morning, I am spending two and a half days in operations strategic planning meetings. I really enjoy the brainstorming aspect; encouraging a wide-ranging collection of ideas be put on the table, seeing them filter down to a smaller collection of really good ideas, then formulating an action plan around them. I thought some quotes on the importance [...]
Tuesday Tidbit
February 21, 2012Government offices and most department stores observed George Washington’s birthday yesterday as part of the Presidents Day federal holiday. However, tomorrow is actually his birthday (his 280th, if you’re counting!). Below are some quotes attributed to our first President; certainly, they are also applicable to the workplace: It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one. I hope [...]
Sunday Service – Presidents Day Charities
February 19, 2012Tomorrow is Presidents Day, a holiday created in 1968 (eff. 1971) to combine the observances of George Washington’s birthday on February 22 and Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on February 12; celebrating both on the third Monday of February. If you’re a history buff, you may be familiar with Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in Virginia and Lincoln’s Presidential [...]
Tuesday Tidbit
February 14, 2012Happy Valentine’s Day! Since today is all about love, let’s talk about love at work. Specifically, loving your team members. Oh, yes. I said that. Love.your.people. Encourage The Heart, one of the five practices in Kouzes and Posner’s The Leadership Challenge, and our Leadership Model at work, sometimes makes people feel a little uncomfortable. Love my [...]
Tuesday Tidbit
February 7, 2012On my flight home Sunday night, I read Mark Sanborn’s newest book, Up, Down or Sideways. This book is a little different than his others; it is a tool box, of sorts. In it, you will find tips on “how to succeed when times are good, bad or in between.” It’s a fairly quick read, [...]
Tuesday Tidbit
January 17, 2012As I’m writing this, I’m also watching a show saluting Betty White on her 90th birthday. Lots of people she has worked with over the years are sharing happy memories. Words and phrases like integrity, sense of humor, hard worker, fun, great cast mate, generous, kind. She seems to have a wonderful reputation among her peers. Here’s [...]
Sunday Service – MLK Day of Service
January 15, 2012Tomorrow is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring Dr. King’s life and legacy, and his impact on civil and human rights. Americans who do not have to report to work tomorrow are encouraged to view it as a day on instead of a day off - a day to serve to the local community. While doing some research for this [...]
Thank you Thursday
January 12, 2012I was ten years old when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. Old enough to remember, young enough to not quite understand all the implications. Over time, I have certainly come to appreciate Dr. King’s life, service, commitment, and passion for athe rights of all human beings. The MLK.gov website summarizes his message by [...]
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