Earlier this week, I shared three leadership ideas that I learned from the Dalai Lama. If I could only choose one word to describe him as a leader, it would be compassionate. Today, I share with you several qualities to help you develop more compassion. I can’t always predict what challenges you…
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What Can the Dalai Lama Teach Us about Serving Others?
How do serving leaders deal with the constantly changing world? How can we learn what we need to know to create a world that helps others succeed? My friend, the Dalai Lama, celebrates his 80th birthday this month. He is one of the serving leaders who inspired me to share…
Continue Reading....Can Coaching Create Stronger Organizations?
How do you build a high performing team? How do entrepreneurs leverage the strengths of their teams? How do you engage your team members at a higher level? As fast as things are changing, how can a leader keep up? I believe coaching can provide you and your organization a…
Continue Reading....Serving Leaders, Out of the Crisis, an Opportunity?
How can serving leaders embrace better opportunities? We live in changing times. Every day a new crisis becomes today’s headline. So what can we do to change the way we evaluate crises? Many of you leaders may recognize the title of this blog, but can’t remember where you read it…
Continue Reading....Can Warren Buffett Teach You to Build a Great Business?
Berkshire Hathaway celebrated its 50th anniversary this past month! Congratulations to all the great people in the different businesses within this great organization. 50 years is an incredible milestone for any business. I’m sure this not the first article you’ve read celebrating their incredible growth and prosperity. I wondered: Can Warren Buffett…
Continue Reading....How Do You Get More Time Out of Your Life?
Every serving leader I know is very busy today. There is always something for them to do. How do you get more time out of your busy life? Many years ago, I was taught by an early mentor how to get more time out of my life. He taught me…
Continue Reading....Did Your Mother Teach You How to Find Your Gifts?
How much impact did your mother have on your life? What lessons did she share that made you the person you are today? I had an odd experience this week I thought I might share as we celebrate Mother’s Day this week. I met a man I didn’t know while…
Continue Reading....How Would Hulk Smash Big Data?
Hulk, the biggest, strongest, and greenest superhero, is tasked with helping entrepreneurs get the most out of the Big Data revolution. We caught him between battles and talked about the coming challenge of Big Data and how it’s changing the way the world works. Lucky for us he had changed…
Continue Reading....What Can Serving Leaders Learn from Our Best Friends?
How do you choose who to spend your life with? What common qualities do great friends have in common? What can we learn from our furry family members? I’m talking about our best friend, the one with four legs. I’ve written and shared many stories about the people who have…
Continue Reading....Why You Want Millennials on Your Leadership Team
How do you bring new talent into your organization? What’s the biggest challenge for leaders in almost all midmarket organizations? I find the biggest challenge is how entrepreneurs attract millennials to their organization. Don’t worry; I’ve got significant experience working with millennials both in high school and college. You’re going…
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