Editor’s Note: Originally published May 6, 2019 I subscribe to the business magazine Fortune. One of their annual issues features a list of the top 50 Leaders in the World. As they identify these leaders, they offer characteristics that they share to help them achieve this status. Here are three: Listeners – Good listeners lean […]

Editor’s Note: Originally published, Jan. 26, 2018 On a scale of 1-10, 10 being high, do you know what is expected of you at work? That’s the first question on our annual employee questionnaire. Fortunately, most of you report that you understand why you are on the team. But, there’s a percentage that will say […]

Editor’s Note: September 14th, 2016 “The best way to predict the future is to create it. Do you want a bigger role? Start earning it today.” I look for advice like this to share with my kids. Usually, you might take some advice like this and say, “I need to get to work.” What would […]

Something that gives me joy is when a colleague tells me they are using what they’re learning at work to be more effective in their private lives. When our people become better partners, parents, community leaders, coaches, or volunteers, it’s a tangible benefit we provide to the communities we serve. Our efforts to identify leaders—regardless […]