I’ve been reading a lot lately about General George C. Marshall. If you’ve heard of him, either 1) you grew up with me in Fayette County, PA and saw his name on the highway sign but didn’t know why, and/or 2) you have heard of the Marshall Plan to rebuild […]
Reviewing my working life, I realize that I’ve worked for some pretty awesome people. Competent, professional, relational — I can genuinely say that each of the bosses in my life taught me (or allowed me to learn) pivotal lessons that make me a better person (not just a better employee). It’s been […]
Not having spent any time in a core leadership role might open me up to criticism for this post. Some of you will say, “Well, it’s easy to criticize if you’re not the one leading. Easy post for you to write.” Maybe. I don’t rake in the big bucks from the C-suite […]
We adults have a bit of a problem. I was listening to “Think Like A Child,” an excellent episode of the Freakonomics podcast focusing on the inflexible thinking strategies of adults and how we can all move toward the good habit of kids to ask tons of questions and expecting the […]
I appreciate the people who, as leaders or directors or administrators, must confront hard decisions and the discomfort they cause. It is the burden of leadership to pick up the awkwardness of change or hardship and clear a path for the people under their care. Today, it’s cool & hip […]
