“Twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty – Ready-or-not, here I come!” I was playing hide-and-seek with my kids the other day. It was a joyful time of trying to find the elusive spot that no one would find, and surprising a child tucked in a cabinet or under a blanket that would erupt into giggles. I have many fond memories playing hide-and-seek asRead More →

The message, voice, and confidence of a leader are critical in influencing people. Your team, family, organization, company, church, non-profit, and community need you to put on your Leadership CAP and speak up. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech is one of the most famous and inspirational presentations in the history of the United States. There can beRead More →

No matter what field you are in, there may be times when you feel like your boss is asking too much of you, or you may feel like the company leadership is leading you in the wrong direction. During those times, it’s easy to get caught up in the thoughts in your head: “I’ve got so much on my plateRead More →

The two most common attributes that followers desire in their leaders are confidence and humility.  Unfortunately, Leaders that are too confident run the risk of being labeled cocky or prideful.  On the other hand, if there is too much humility in leadership there is a risk of being perceived as a pushover, or weak.  The answer to the challenge isRead More →