Emptying Out

Emptying Out

“Just sit on your hands!”, my mother would frequently say to me, usually in an exasperated tone. I was active, often too active for her. She tried to slow me down by making me sit on my hands, which I didn’t like, and this made me squirm even more. I don’t know that...
Adaptability

Adaptability

Imagine, as a leader, you have the opportunity to staff your department with your “dream team.” You can choose whomever you want. You can fill it with whatever skills or characteristics you think you’ll need for success. What would you look for? Would you want people...
A Time to Listen

A Time to Listen

In life, there are times when we need to just listen.   As a leader, I have stood in the front of a room with people who were upset, angry, or just needed someone to hear them. They began to speak, sharing information, feelings, and passion. It was evident in those...