Disciplines for better leadership. – Parker Palmer Talk less, listen more As leaders, we can feel like it’s our responsibility to talk: Meeting starts, everyone turns to the leader. I’m known as a talker. But, I’ve learned the virtue of asking questions. Calling on those who haven’t spoken. Seeking opinions from those who I sense […]

If you are around me much, you know I latch on to phrases and use them to illustrate a point.  I’ve used one several times in the last few days, so I’m prompted to share it with you: “No matter how thin you cut it, there are always two sides.” In my role of CEO, occasionally […]

We communicate respect with the words we use to communicate. Every one of us has had the experience of letting our tongues get away from us.  We say things we wish we hadn’t said.  We learn quickly that it is impossible to unsay unpleasant or harsh words.  We can only count on forgiveness and hope […]

Healthy organizations grow and change. These days change ramps up.  We grow and change at such a fast pace; it can be a bit unsettling. Fastballs come faster.  Curveballs break sharper.  We increasingly find ourselves facing tougher challenges.  We increasingly make more mistakes as we try to keep pace. Our mindset in the face of these challenges […]