Busyness versus Business: One Letter Makes All the Difference

Twenty four hours in a day. No more, no less. And while every business leader knows it is impossible to add a single minute to the day, we fall into the trap of not using the minutes we have wisely. Ask yourself: Is your day filled with business that moves your goals forward or isContinue reading “Busyness versus Business: One Letter Makes All the Difference”

Tenacious Intentionality: Lessons from the Beach

I have the blessing this week of a little getaway to Panama City Beach with my mom and dad.  As I grow older, I cherish those opportunities to hang out with them. I’ve visited many beaches and truthfully, this beach town is not really different from other coastal locations in the US.  Tourism is theContinue reading “Tenacious Intentionality: Lessons from the Beach”

Who is on your personal board of directors?

Corporations have them.  Public utilities answer to them.  Executives are asked to participate on them.  A Board of Directors.  The body of oversight that typically governs the organization by establishing broad policies and objectives, reviewing the performance of the chief executive, and accounting to the stakeholders for the organization’s performance. This group of individuals guidingContinue reading “Who is on your personal board of directors?”

Four Benefits of a Coffeehouse Appointment

I don’t know anyone who believes they just have too much time on their hands.  Even for most retirees (my dad included), their “to do “ lists only grows when they leave corporate life.  Yet, in a world often dominated by daily updates to facebook and the perpetual items on our task list, it’s easyContinue reading “Four Benefits of a Coffeehouse Appointment”

My Leadership Reflection: What Do You See?

I am blessed to have four nieces and a nephew – and they couldn’t be more different in personality.  One niece is our little performer.  She is eager and willing to “strike a pose” at any time and doesn’t miss a chance to be the center of attention.  One thing I’ve noticed about her isContinue reading “My Leadership Reflection: What Do You See?”