What if someone said the following to you?  “You really didn’t need to waste my time.  You think that what you just told me was something I didn’t know.  I understand what you are saying.  In fact, I ...

As a young manager, I had some great mentors that taught me many lessons about leadership and management.  Charlie Johnson taught me a lesson early on that has stayed with me throughout the years, and...

When I wear a tie, which is quite often, I like to wear a tie with a little pizazz.  Not too much pizazz, just a little.  I definitely try to avoid boring ties.  Finding a tie with a little pizazz ver...

I worked for a CEO who usually considered himself the smartest person in the room.  He had extensive experience in the industry we were in and had paid his dues to work his way into the C-suite.  I sa...

Memorial Day was this past weekend, a day to remember, reflect and appreciate the sacrifices made by so many for the freedom we enjoy today.  Memorial Day was always a special time for our family.  In...

Conversations between leaders and organizational members can provide nuggets that organizations need.  Some of those nuggets are more valuable than others, depending on the content.  Early on in my sa...

My older brother is a CPA.  Early in his career he did individual tax returns.  As you know, whoever does your annual tax return, especially if they do it year-after-year, gets to know your financial ...

INTRA-Personal Leadership is the leadership of self.  Being an effective leader requires a solid foundation of INTRA-Personal Leadership.  The more competent you are at leading yourself, the more effe...

Grecian Formula is a men’s hair coloring product designed to cover-up gray hair.  Not too long ago, Grecian Formula was running a television commercial about a prospective employer considering candida...

I conducted a survey of middle managers last month asking several questions about leadership.  When asked what they would like to change about themselves, the number one response was having the courag...

Have you ever observed another person “sell out” to make a buck?  Have you ever “sold out?”  While I don’t recommend being judgmental, it’s hard not to notice when it appears that a co-worker, a manag...

I like to run.  I didn’t always like to run, it’s something I took up as a routine or healthy habit in my late 30s.  Some might say what I call running is more shuffling along.  I really don’t care wh...