In John Maxwell’s latest book, Your Road Map for Success*, he provides five traits of leaders who attract other leaders. I have had the opportunity to shake Maxwell’s hand twice at leadership conferences where I heard him speak. Maxwell is a prolific author, and his books account for large percentage in my personal library.…
What did leaders read most on our blog in 2015? We were curious, too. Find inspiration by reading these: 1. The Top 3 Challenges Facing Leaders Today 2. How Do You Write a Resignation Letter? 3. Conflict: An Unwelcome Guest at the Table? 4. The Hiring Process 101: Finding the…
A lively discussion of the benefits of nonprofit board involvement was the focus of October 2015’s Execunet meeting. Special thanks to our panel, Elizabeth Pierce, CEO of the Cincinnati Museum Center, and renowned community leaders Doug Bolton of Cushman & Wakefield and Bill Fee, retired general manager from WCPO. Our…
I am thankful that I have grown up in both a family and business where mentoring has been encouraged. This year find a mentor...if you need advice and guidance on how let me know. Here are some reasons why you need a mentor: Somebody has walked a mile in your…
Simon Sinek Challenges the Traditional Definition of Leadership Simon Sinek challenged the traditional definition of leadership and he encouraged us to think of that definition in an entirely different way at Leadercast 2014. We, along with the many who attended this leadership conference, hope to make a difference in our…
Business advisors come in many forms: CPA's, attorneys, financial advisors, bankers, investment bankers, roundtable members, board members, family business council, centers of influence, cultural coaches, executive coaches, leadership coaches and executive recruiters to name a few. I have been blessed over my career to have great advisors. Business Advisors and…
Do you believe your company should have a board? "If I had a popcorn stand on Courthouse Square, I would have a board." Clay Mathile, former CEO and owner of The Iams Company I happen to deeply agree with this statement. We find a significant difference in those organizations we…
Are You a Good CEO of Your own Life? Life and Career Principles to Live By. It was my honor to speak to a group of high school seniors recently. The question that their teacher asked me to cover was centered around interviewing skills and personal presentation as they enter…
Leaders are Readers In 1984, my dad attended a leadership forum where Charlie Tremendous Jones and Zig Ziglar were the speakers. It was a turning point in his growth as a man and as a business leader. One of the points he had shared with me at a very early…
