Motivational speaker J.B. Glossinger tweeted this: “Live without pretending; love without depending; listen without defending; speak without offending.” Lots of wisdom in a dozen words! To live without pretending means to be authentic and transparent.  Authenticity is a compelling attribute.  It draws people to you. To love without depending on is to love unconditionally.  It’s choosing to provide […]

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 […]