Your journey may be someone else's life preserver
One of the more rewarding aspects of working in the mental healthcare field is being surrounded by people who inspire, heal and save...
Do you have what it takes to practice Servant Leadership?
I’m a big believer in the concept of Servant Leadership. For me, it has always been the most effective, empowering, and rewarding style...
Why mistakes are a good thing
Making mistakes is inevitable and universal. You have made them, you will make more of them, and so has everyone else. They come with...
Why won't they respect me? (Why it's so hard for new managers.)
Respect is the single most coveted, and yet elusive thing for new managers to obtain. It’s also a vitally important element for any...
Beware of the KILLER COWS! - How emotional memory gets in the way of good leadership.
Beware of the killer cows! Really… Bessie is almost 40 times more likely to kill you than Jaws. Cow related deaths account for the loss...
Fairness in leadership is everyone gets what they need... NOT everyone gets the same.
It's inevitable. If you're in a position of leadership, sooner or later you absolutely will be accused of being unfair. Whether or not...
How to loose good employees in one easy step
You rely on your employees. They are the lifeblood of your organization, and its most important assets. Finding good employees is time...
The case against cloning there leader.
We've all had those days where we wish there were 2, 3, or 4 of us to get everything accomplished on our to-do list. Now, if you ever...
Good leaders know when to squint
Go ahead... squint.... give it a try.... Now what do you see? Do you notice that your peripheral view fuzzes out and it's harder to see...
Go ahead prove me right... I dare you
They say there are a 1,000 ways to skin a cat.... (ewwwww!!!). The gross out factor aside, its very true that there are many management...
