Three years ago my mother passed away in October. This year I attended my 30th reunion on graduating from Baldwin Wallace College. The two anniversaries collided in an unexpected way and it got me thinking about a single question. It’s one that has driven my life and everything I do…
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Sheryl Sandberg Teaches Women Leaders How to Lean In
I wrote a blog several months about the changing role of women in leadership. Soon after, I got a copy of Lean In, Women, Work, and The Will to Lead, by Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook. I really respect the person who sent it to me, but I was…
Continue Reading....How to Uncover Emotional Intelligence During Your Hiring Process?
Yesterday on High Growth Business Report , we talked about building a stronger leadership culture by including emotional intelligence as part of your hiring process. I shared that I thought given the current rate of change you must hire people who bring complementary skills to your organization. I feel that…
Continue Reading....Can Entrepreneurs Seize Global Opportunities like Sir John Templeton?
How do you identify potential opportunities for professional and personal growth? As entrepreneurs, we get many opportunities to become better serving leaders. How do you make sure you get involved in the right projects that help you leverage the time you invest? When I was young, I was lucky enough…
Continue Reading....Will Serving Entrepreneurs Continue to Lead?
The 32nd Annual Inc. 500 list fastest growing companies in America was published in September. I provide a different view of what these leaders share and how you might apply it to your organization and your community. The critical element in buying a successful high growth business is the qualities of…
Continue Reading....Entrepreneurs, Know the Time to Act
Engaging in genuine discipline requires that you develop the ability to take action. You don’t need to be hasty if it isn’t required, but you don’t want to lose much time either. Here’s the time to act: when the idea is hot and the emotion is strong.
Continue Reading....Three Rules for Growing Your Lasting Legacy
How do you go about creating your legacy? I’ve been blessed to work with many of the world’s most gifted entrepreneurs and leaders. I’m always asked how I find such great partners and clients. I share a thought I heard Warren Buffett once say “In the business world, the rearview…
Continue Reading....Remembering the Families of 9/11
As you go about your day, consider the sacrifice men and women have made for your freedom. Every service I go to, I’m reminded of the sacrifice these individuals have made. These people are not just serving leaders, but neither are they just good sons and daughters, mothers and fathers,…
Continue Reading....How Can Serving Entrepreneurs Build a Lasting Leadership Legacy?
How does a serving entrepreneur build a lasting leadership legacy? When is the best time to pass your business on to the next generation? How do you help your successor get off to a great start?
Continue Reading....What are the Five Most Important Questions?
Last week, I received a copy of a wonderful book called The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask about Your Organization by Peter Drucker. It was underlined and highlighted by someone with great care. The yellow and blue cover well-worn and, to be honest, I was surprised someone…
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