Although we look forward to the holidays, it can be a time of overwhelming stress at work and at home. This address given by Wallace A. Kennedy, Professor of Psychology at our alma mater, Florida State University, is powerful and practical. He was talking to the students of Maclay School in Tallahassee. One of their…
I am the son and the father of an artist. I think that gene skipped a generation! My dad was way ahead of his time, and so is my son. Recently, my son, Cameron, took a few of his grandfather’s paintings and interpreted them in his own way. Below is a poetic letter that Cameron…
https://youtu.be/a3sx7KktGkE William James, the father of psychology, stated that a fundamental human need is to be appreciated. This idea is supported by many studies that show the number one need expressed by employees is to feel fully appreciated for their work. The bottom line: We do more for those who appreciate us. Although leaders…
All living organisms move toward things that are life-sustaining and away from those that are life depleting. We see this in action when the plant on our windowsill moves toward the sunlight. Light activates chemical reactions in plants and people that generate life-giving energy. This movement toward light is called the heliotropic effect. It’s a…
We want to extend our sincere thanks and deep gratitude! You have shown your support and encouragement in many ways over the years. It serves as fuel for us since we view our work as a personal calling. Recently, several special clients and colleagues generously agreed to read a preview of our new book and…
It's our Sweet 16! Our latest and 16th book has been released. Thank you so much for your encouragement and support! We hope you enjoy these healthy quotes from Healthy Leadership. https://youtu.be/rUghyuvQvbY Take a look inside and see what CEOs are saying about Healthy Leadership.
We want a healthy diet, finances, emotions, and habits too,But what about healthy leadership for me and you? Whether you lead a hundred people or just three,The healthy leader’s mantra is “Team over me.” The journey toward healthy leadership starts with you,To humility and service, we must stay true. Begin with principles like love, positivity,…
We had a 22-year family ritual of going to the circus when Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey came to town (and yes, we would buy the hokey photo to mark each year). We have seen some amazing acts in 22 different shows – if it can be balanced, juggled, jumped over, walked on, ridden,…
The grass is not greener on the other side.It is greener where you water it. What are you watering in your life?
Customer service initiatives tend to resurface with new packaging every so often as leaders re-learn the importance of the customer to their businesses. Although the environment changes, the fundamentals of leading a great organization have been stable for decades, and some would argue even centuries. For example, here is a poignant quote for today’s leader…
