Have you heard about the “singing principal”? Chad Caddell is the principal of Union Pointe Academy in Florence, Kentucky. He has become famous for his very creative way of announcing snow days. Watch this two minute video from ABC News and you’ll...
On a local public radio broadcast, the host and her guests were discussing a high speed railway option that had been taken off the table in order to focus on more efficiently designed roads, car services and bus systems. This decision was made, in part, due to...
I love the quote featured above. As I sit here with my Christmas tree lights on thinking about the many joys of Christmas, I know it’s the quiet moments that are most meaningful. The ones you feel, know and believe. Not only does this quote describe the magic of...
Gracious Leadership, Lead Like You’ve Never Led Before, written by Janet Smith Meeks, published by Smart Business Books, January 2018 Several years ago, while a patient at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital, I experienced firsthand the the result of Janet...
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...
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 always try to see the upside of life, filtering everything through my positive attitude. Whether dealing with everyday life or elevating emerging leaders, we can learn from the past, must live fully in the present and be ready for an exciting future. Join me on the journey.