I love the end of the year for lots of reasons. Personally, I look forward to spending time with family and annual meals out with friends over the holiday season.…
Year: 2012
Leadership Lessons from Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is generally recognized as one of the greatest Presidents in United States history. Reviewing his leadership style offers many great leadership lessons from which we can all learn.…
Danger Signs of Burnout
The chief operating officer of a highly successful public company recently shared a story with me about the company’s struggles to survive during its early years. Securing financial backing was…
Encourage Engagement
The question I am undoubtedly asked the most by leaders is; how do I get my employees more engaged in their job? Leaders are often frustrated by the feeling that…
The Detroit Red Wings Model
The Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League have enjoyed unparalleled success in the past two decades. This year marked the 21st consecutive year in which the Wings…
Back to the Basics
I recently had lunch with a friend who has enjoyed a highly successful career in residential real estate. It’s no secret that Michigan’s deep recession hit the housing industry…