Announcement: LEADING TO UNLOCK, LLC, a business specializing in unlocking the potential within companies through hands-on advising and development of leaders, is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE), a regional certifying partner of the...
"Today I close the door to the past, unlock the door to the future, take a deep breath, step on through, and start a new chapter in my life." - Unknown Author A Change Over the past several weeks many of my friends, past colleagues and students have...
Meaning of Labor Day According to the Department of Labor, "Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers...
“I’m on the hunt for who I have not yet become.” – Unknown A Leader I’ve been told for years in order to be a Leader "you have to have followers." I still believe this to be true, however recently I was watching a John Maxwell video...
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou Leadership: A Definition What is your definition of Leadership? Take a minute to write it down before reading further. My definition...
THE Example of Outstanding Customer Service Let me "Set the Stage" Many of us treat ourselves to something special and inexpensive now and then. My treat is to get a medium mocha iced coffee at Dunkin Donuts. I go to the drive-thru of the Dunkin Donuts on...
Over the past several months, I have met many people who are searching for 'something' and are having trouble figuring out what to do, where to go, what they want out of their lives. I think we all have questions like this at some point...
"Bravery is being the ONLY ONE who knows you're afraid." - Col. David H. Hackworth Bravery In a recent Ted Talk "To Raise Brave Girls Encourage Adventure" Caroline Paul speaks about the cautious behaviors we, parents of daughters, instill in our children at an early age. In this...
"Be Fearless in the Pursuit of What Sets Your Soul On-Fire" - unknown I love this quote! It brings so many images to mind, particularly when Dorothy, Scarecrow, Lion and the Tin Man are approaching the Great & Powerful Oz. All of them shaking in their...
"Strategy without execution is a dream. Execution without strategy is a nightmare." - Bill Gates KISS - Keep It Simple Sam(antha) Assuming you have taken the three steps in last week's blog, 3 Steps for a Strategic Plan, 1) What is the current state of your business?...