During a recent leadership workshop abroad, a young participant asked, “is it okay to tell others the good things I do?” In my response, I deferred to the sage advice from my Grandma Goldie: “If you don’t honk your own horn, don’t expect someone else to do it for you. Just don’t lay on it.” …
Often times young professionals ask me for leadership advice on how to succeed. People who promote cohesive environments develop a deep sense of belonging with team members aspire value by aligning the members’ purpose and passion and encourage success through personal and professional commitments. My advice for leader success is simple: Be teachable, humble and …
Contemporary-thinking leaders within successful organizations around the globe have learned the importance of laughter in the workplace. One of my first consulting assignments for clients is to have leaders assess the type of and amount of humor within their four walls. Why? Because the presence of laughter is an audible sign of a healthy Cohesion …
Daily interactions and nuances of its people contribute to the culture of all organizations. How we celebrate a birthday, a promotion or a life event with coworkers reflects our attempt to connect through an extrinsic activity. It is the core values and beliefs of people that establish the emotional connection coworkers have for each other …
Daily interactions and nuances of its people contribute to the culture of all organizations. How we celebrate a birthday, a promotion or a life event with coworkers reflects our attempt to connect through an outward activity. It is the core values and beliefs of people that establish the truthful emotional connection coworkers have for each …
We all know the story of Jack and the beanstalk, but how does it relate to success in your company? Jack was a risk-taker and saw an opportunity in every circumstance. He knew that his reward of treasure meant outsmarting giants and endless climbs. He put in the work, used his head, and won. We …
If we have negative thoughts, what comes out in our actions and words likely won’t be constructive. This is why we must examine our mindset with the help of others and make corrections as needed. “If you realized how powerful your thoughts were, you’d never think a negative thought again.” – Peace Pilgrim Influence Thinking™ …
My work with the South Carolina Federal Credit Union has allowed me to speak all over the world. I have seen hundreds of speakers and presentations. When you think about presentations, do you picture a speaker behind a podium going over PowerPoint slides? A nervous student shuffling through flashcards in front of their class? Or do …
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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions We make thousands of decisions every single day, yet most people hate making them. Lack of clarity and fear play a major role with indecision, leading to procrastination and anxiety. Decisions mean taking action and taking action means consequences, both positive and negative—a terrifying thought to most of us. Yet, the ability …
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At South Carolina Federal Credit Union, the HR voice is strong. It has a seat at the management table right along with Finance, Retail Sales, Lending, Marketing, Operations, Audit, and Information Technology. Sharing the Vision The strategies from all of our business units are reflected in the corporate business plan, which is available for our …
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