Employee Development

Have you developed your personal leadership capabilities?

Why Strong Professional Leaders are Strong Personal Leaders First

“A man without decision of character can never be said to belong to himself . . . . He belongs to whatever can make captive of him.” ~ John Foster What is personal leadership? Simply put, it’s you being a strong leader of yourself. It’s you being in control of…


What Can Leaders Learn from Dave Isay of StoryCorps?

What Can Leaders Learn from Dave Isay of StoryCorps?

What’s the best way to connect with your family, friends, clients and community? In the age of social business and technology disruption, what tools do you need to stand out from the crowd? What if I told you the most powerful way to connect with others is through stories, not…



Can you embrace the power of no?

Can Entrepreneurs Embrace the Power of No?

I’ve discovered that most entrepreneurs that I work with have a big secret. Can you master your time by harnessing the power of no in your busy days?






May you know the joy of sharing this Christmas

What Do Successful Entrepreneurs Want This Christmas?

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! What do successful market leaders want for Christmas? I’ve spent significant time on the road and the phone this year talking, walking, and working with entrepreneurs. I thought you might be interested to learn want the want in their life in 2015 and beyond….


Do the leaders you know have a sense of humor?

Can Humor Help You Become a Stronger Leader?

When you think about the one quality that sets great leaders apart, it’s their ability to laugh and find joy in their work. Think of all the great leaders you’ve known. I would bet they had a great sense of humor. They took leadership seriously, but not themselves. I think…