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Books to Read Before You Lead: Our Go-To Standards

By Megan McGlothin | November 22, 2021

Leadership is an art that can be applied to all aspects of life. As with the development of any new skill, it helps to have a solid knowledge foundation and be a life-long learner. Described below are six of our favorite books. They have stood the test of time and are valuable reading for anyone […]

Build an Attitude of Gratitude

By Kittie Watson | November 22, 2021

“At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” — Albert Schweitzer Since 1863 when Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving as a national holiday, it has become the busiest travel […]

Leading With Emotional Intelligence

By Megan McGlothin | October 25, 2021

How would you rate your emotional intelligence (EI)? Defined as an awareness of your own and others’ emotions, it is also the ability to manage those emotions in ways that help others productively navigate difficult situations. It is a prerequisite for good leadership in that it helps you to deal with challenges and build relationships. […]

Why Leaders Are Failing at Holding Ongoing Equity & Inclusion Dialogues

By Kittie Watson | October 25, 2021

As you reflect on events over the last 18 months, what is top of mind? Besides Covid-19, we are reminded of political unrest, cyberattacks, natural disasters (hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, etc.), Afghanistan US withdrawal, climate change, supply chain disruptions and ongoing racial and social justice issues. This is not a very upbeat list, so we need […]

Virtual Leadership: Address These Common Challenges

By Megan McGlothin | September 28, 2021

Many leaders are currently leading their teams online instead of in-person. It’s no surprise that there is now overwhelming and sometimes conflicting advice about how best to be a virtual leader. All the chatter makes it difficult to know where to focus. Below, we highlighted three (3) common challenges in leading a virtual workforce, and […]

Do Expectations Set You Up to Fail?

By Becky Ripley | August 26, 2021

“My expectations were reduced to zero when I was 21. Everything since then has been a bonus.” — Stephen W. Hawking, English Physicist “Expectations were like fine pottery. The harder you held them, the more likely they were to crack.” — Brandon Sanderson, Author Expectation Management: Key to Your Success Whether aware or not, […]