Guest Post: 4 Suggestions for Developing Trust as a Leader

Guest Post from Ron Edmondson: 4 Suggestions for Developing Trust as a Leader Trust is like gold in leadership. Without it a leader will fail to build a healthy following. Developing trust takes time. It is seldom granted with position alone. Most people have been injured in relationships that keeps them from trusting blindly. But,… Continue reading Guest Post: 4 Suggestions for Developing Trust as a Leader

Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 2

In his book, Everyone Communicates Few Connect, John Maxwell writes about five principles in connecting with others, and five practices one can use in establishing  that connection. Today, I am going to continue my discussion on one of those topics: the practice of keeping it simple. Or, AKA – The Art of Simplicity. The second observation in keeping communication… Continue reading Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 2

The Official Custodian of the Winter Games

February, 1980- The 1980 Winter Olympics. Lake Placid, NY. I was the Official Custodian for the Winter Games. Yes. You read that. Well… maybe I wasn’t. Here is what happened. I had moved to Lake Placid, NY in September, 1979. Why would a Kansan move from the heart of the country to upper New York… Continue reading The Official Custodian of the Winter Games

Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 1

“It was impossible to get a conversation going; everybody was talking too much.” Yogi Berra In his book, Everyone Communicates Few Connect, John Maxwell writes about five principles in connecting with others, and five practices one can use in establishing  that connection. Today, I am going to discuss only one of those topics: the practice of keeping it simple.… Continue reading Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 1

What Happened in 2013…. Part 2

As I look back at 2013, I am reminded of events that took place. Some good. Some…… challenging. But, anyone reading this post would know: no life is free from challenges.  Most of us have felt exhilaration, fear, joy, grief, loneliness, contentment, and so much more.   However, unlike the picture at the top, not… Continue reading What Happened in 2013…. Part 2

What Happened in 2013…….. Part 1

As I look back at 2013, I am reminded of events that took place. Some good. Some…… challenging. But, anyone reading this post would know: no life is free from challenges.  Most of us have felt exhilaration, fear, joy, grief, loneliness, contentment, and so much more.   However, unlike the picture at the top, not… Continue reading What Happened in 2013…….. Part 1

Are You a Forgiver? Legacy (Part 12)

The 11th trait of a leadership legacy is: A leader is a forgiver Forgiveness is one of the traits that sets apart extraordinary from average to poor leadership.  Failure to have a forgiving nature can quickly cause issues in a leadership position that can taint relationships at all levels in organizational functioning.  Forgiveness provides leaders… Continue reading Are You a Forgiver? Legacy (Part 12)

Eeny,meeny, miney, mo! Just make up your mind. (Legacy Part 11)

Decisive Leaders Make Things Happen!  No one has time for wishy-washy responses – time is money.  In all avenues of life, we all have to make decisions all day long – from the moment your eyes open in the morning to the minute they shut before you go to sleep.  You start every morning deciding whether… Continue reading Eeny,meeny, miney, mo! Just make up your mind. (Legacy Part 11)