“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them”  -William Shakespeare The era of kings & queens having greatness thrust upon them is over, and people born great are few and far between these days. Nowadays, we have to work to achieve greatness. Basically, there is nothing wrong with working […]

In today’s America, having a focus on diversity and inclusion is more important than ever. No matter what industry your organization is in, or what your business focus is, you can directly benefit from prioritizing diversity. One of the biggest benefits of diversity is receiving additional perspectives. Diversity can also help you relate better to […]

The pandemic has been going on for over a year. But at least in the United States, the growing prevalence of vaccines has been a game changer. In addition to the vaccine drive, the federal government has focused on stimulus and putting money in the hands of citizens. This has created a new wave of […]

One of the most important things you can do as a leader is build a positive work culture. Media often shows us pictures and representation of super talented employees or determined bosses. Having skilled team members and good leadership is a big part of success. But the largest ingredient is often creating a work culture […]

Are you looking to be an agent for positive change in your community? In your company? You can do that if you have something that you believe in and want to help other people. Being an agent for change isn’t easy. It is about being a true leader. Encouraging and empowering others to find their […]

When you think of the personality traits that are desired in a leader, you rarely hear curiosity. You might hear strength, persistence, vision, or drive. But curiosity is something that you don’t often hear. That is a shame, because curiosity is absolutely critical to leadership. And it is important for a number of important careers, […]

Whenever you watch a movie or a television show, you see a leader who doesn’t need help from anyone else. These unrealistic narratives can actually create problems for people in the real world. That is because in reality, having multiple perspectives to consider is a strength, not a weakness. People who only view a single […]

In today’s era of 24/7 news cycles and digital media, it can be tempting to stop reading. Sometimes you don’t even realize it. You consume so much television and digital smartphone apps that reading books just kind of falls by the wayside. But it is important to make sure that you don’t start letting dust […]

Should you trust your gut? That is a difficult question for many of us. We can all think of a time when trusting our instinct was right. But we can also think of a time when trusting our instinct got us into a lot of trouble. It can be difficult to differentiate between a decision […]