Take your time. It is the fastest way to achieve your goal. At the end of LEAD 365, many of you were given a bonsai tree. We gave you the tree to remind you that leadership takes ongoing care in order to flourish, much like the tree. But there are even more parallels...
This post was first published on the Leading by DESIGN blog on June 27, 2016. In this post I will answer some questions that have come up from time to time about the model we use for engaging conflict. Do you remember the model? It’s six...
The 5 Whys I think all of you LEAD 365 alumni know that I like antiques. There is an expression in the world of antiques called repurposing—when you take something old and use if for a different purpose than originally intended. (Think of an old manufacturing cart...
Fellow Leaders, I’ve always enjoyed being active—running, hiking, biking, strength-training and sports have been routines for me since I was young. But something changed about 10 years ago. I started to get plagued with injuries. I hurt my back, my neck, my calves,...
This post was originally published on the Leading by DESIGN blog on May 9, 2016. Each LEAD 365 cohort goes on a retreat, and so far the feedback indicates that this retreat is a highlight for almost everyone. Honestly, it’s a highlight for us as well. Last week,...
Hello Leaders, My office in Grand Haven is owned by an accounting firm. My heart goes out to these men and women during tax season as they work seven days a week, on very little sleep, from now until April 15. One of the greatest fears the rest of us have is to...
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