6 Leadership Lessons From Rudolph

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...
Rumor? Gossip? What’s the Difference?

Rumor? Gossip? What’s the Difference?

  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...
Thank you and happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you and happy Thanksgiving!

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I thought I should practice what I preach (so to speak) and express some gratitude – to you! Thank you for reading my thoughts here on the blog. Thank you for supporting the launch of elbiddulph.com. Thank you for...
Book Review: When Did Everybody Else Get So Old?

Book Review: When Did Everybody Else Get So Old?

When Did Everybody Else Get So Old? Indignities, Compromises, and the Unexpected Grace of Midlife written by Jennifer Grant and published by Herald Press in 2017. Perhaps because I’m facing my 60th birthday, the opportunity to review this book drew an immediate...
Is Work-Life Balance a Realistic Goal?

Is Work-Life Balance a Realistic Goal?

I was recently asked how to achieve work-life balance. My answer surprised the person who was asking. I don’t believe there is such a thing. The phrase “work-life balance” insinuates that there are two different activities – work and life...