“Place one foot in front of the other” are the words that I continue to ponder on while I move forward in best understanding the importance of leading with ethics and morality. These were the words of my mentor Jill Martin. This advice was of importance as I was faced with challenges from leaders...
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How to lead when you hate small talk
People often wonder if leaders are born or developed. But, as a former Golden Key Chapter President and long-time leader in a national professional development organization, rest assured: leadership skills can be developed. One of the primary leadership skills to hone is communications, specifically small talk. Yes, public speaking is a common phobia, but...
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Vision – A leader’s primary tool
Isaac Newton lived in the 17th century and was one of the most prominent scientists of all time. Newton’s three laws of motion describe not only why a golf ball follows a curving path, why we become pressed against the side of a cornering car, and why we feel the force through a baseball...
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Take the Lead with Lean S3 Manufacturing Principles
Metaphorically speaking, leadership means you take the helm of the ship, but that does not mean you’re alone on that ship. The many actors on your ship function semi-autonomously, yet are interdependent on others to complete tasks and accomplish goals. By all accounts, it is the mission and the responsibility of the leader to...
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