Drinking Poison

Drinking Poison

Have you ever worked in a toxic environment? As you walk into the office, you can already taste the bitterness at the back of your throat. You may even love what you do, but the culture in which you do it is making you sick. Every day, you close your eyes tight,...
The Perfect Drink

The Perfect Drink

I love mochas: iced, non-fat, with whip. When the temperature dips below about 40, I switch to hot mochas. I don’t drink them every day, but the days that I do drink them are always extra special. My new friend Toni loves chocolate milk in the morning. Dale...
Cultivating People

Cultivating People

One morning last week, we woke to heavy frost glazing our grass in sheaths of white. My daughters, who typically eschew warm clothing, snuggled into their heavy coats and gloves in the crisp mornings before school. Winter is definitely on its way. This week, though,...
Getting To Know Your People

Getting To Know Your People

In my last post, I wrote about the importance of leaders discovering and utilizing all the resources available to them. This is especially critical when it comes to identifying the strengths of your team. Discovering the gifts and abilities of your team can be as...
Discovering Resources

Discovering Resources

My friend Jill has a new boss at the executive level. An outside hire, this new VP is finding her place with a new job within a new organization. As she transitions, one of her most important tasks is discovering the resources available to her and using them...