Rumor? Gossip? What’s the Difference?

Rumor? Gossip? What’s the Difference?

Dec 1, 2017

  Leaders often have to deal with rumor and gossip in the workplace. It’s important to understand the difference so the response is appropriate. Is it a rumor or is it gossip? Rumors are usually based in fact. However, when the facts are incomplete or are...
I’m Pondering…The Ripple Effect of Leadership

I’m Pondering…The Ripple Effect of Leadership

Jan 18, 2017

At yesterday’s Ross Leadership Hour, hosted by Otterbein University, the featured speaker was Tracy Maxwell Heard. Ms. Heard is the founder and CEO of Millennium Solutions, Inc. and the former Democratic leader of the Ohio House of Representatives. She was...
Tuesday Tidbit: 6 Leadership Lessons From Rudolph

Tuesday Tidbit: 6 Leadership Lessons From Rudolph

Dec 20, 2016

I originally wrote this post for Linked 2 Leadership and shared it with my team in December 2010. It must ring true as it has been used by several other companies for holiday and leadership inspiration. A member of my leadership team even framed it as a wonderful gift...
Tuesday Tidbit on All The Helpers At Work

Tuesday Tidbit on All The Helpers At Work

Dec 13, 2016

Mister Rogers famously shared the following advice from his mother when, as a child, he was frightened by scary things in the news: Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping. This holiday season, I urge you to consider all the helpers you turn...
BFP Inspiration Moment Flying on Angel Wings

BFP Inspiration Moment Flying on Angel Wings

Dec 12, 2016

I just love the imagery of this week’s inspiration. What could one angel do with just one wing? But, if one angel had one wing and another had one wing, and they agreed to hold on tight, couldn’t they do amazing things together? It is the same for us. I...