“When listening to a team member share their thoughts, respond with ‘yes, and…’ What can you add to someone else’s approach to make it even better?” Take a second and think about the goals you have set for your company. Where do you want to be in five...

    “Systems don’t create restrictions, they free up creativity and innovation. An organization that embraces systems sets themselves up for progress.” There always seems to be a tension between organization and creativity. As if having one makes it...

    “The topic of strengths is a building block that should be revisited often, because your top and bottom line can benefit if everyone is firing on all cylinders.” Do you know the strengths of your team? More importantly: are you utilizing the strengths of...

    Today marks the official release of my first book, Culture Reconstructed! And it’s safe to say… writing a book isn’t easy.  The process of combining my business principles and passion for culture into one book was a daunting task to say the least. Every...

    “Some of the best moments in my career happened when I was communicated to clearly, even when the information wasn’t the best to receive. When employers and employees clarify expectations and cut through ambiguity, the organization has a better...

    We are responsible for the people we come into contact with on a daily basis. This statement might not come as a surprise at first glance. But what if I told you this applies not only to your family and friends, but also to the person you pass by at the...

    “Before beginning the interview process, evaluate where you are, decide where you want the team to go, and ask questions to help define a quality candidate.” Hiring is such an essential concept to your team because nothing is more important to the...

    “Caring for others is not just a gesture to make others feel good. Care is intentionally thinking for someone else in a way that causes them to work and live at an optimum level.” When we care, we have the potential to radically change the course of...

    “Reminding, inspiring, encouraging, and educating are all wonderful reasons to get together, but I have found that authentic engagement is the key ingredient.” There is a reason this is the first chapter in my book. Think about it. It is nearly...

    I love challenging myself to achieve more. As a new decade approaches, I am reminded of my need to improve my business, my leadership, and myself. While this might sound like a strictly personal endeavor, I think it is quite the opposite.  Pushing...

    I’ve always been drawn to the underdog mentality. There’s something special about a person, a team, or an organization defeating the odds and overcoming obstacles. Throughout history, underdogs have been the movers and influencers who left the most...

    If you’re anything like me, you probably have a lot of ideas. Maybe it’s about new possibilities at work. Or something to do with your family. Or maybe it’s purely for entertainment value.  Some of these ideas may seem feasible, others may be more...

    Do you remember being ten years old?  Maybe looking back that far makes you cringe, maybe you have fond memories, most likely a mixture of the two.  How about that feeling of the first day of school? Again, not something most people like to recollect but...