With Me or Without Me?

With Me or Without Me?

Think of a time when you were facing a significant challenge, either in your professional or personal life. How did you overcome it? Did you do it on your own or rely on help from others? My guess is you at least started on your own. That’s our nature. Ask most people...
Painful Decisions

Painful Decisions

Do our owners and leaders struggle, feel conflicted, hurt, or cry regarding the difficult decisions they make? The answer is, “yes.” Employees usually see only one side: When the leader has made the decision and appears to be calm, rational, and confident. But there...
Surprise Transitions

Surprise Transitions

Sunday morning, December 7th, 1941. I wasn’t alive when it happened, but my Uncle Herb was stationed at Pearl Harbor and on his way to church. The sirens went off, and planes started dropping bombs. Do you think he was surprised? Now my uncle could have stood there,...