How to Be a Leader Who Values and Respects the Whole Team

Today, June 6, is my beloved husband Mike’s birthday and I want to publicly wish him a very happy birthday! We will be celebrating with close friends while we are up here in Cincinnati. In today’s business world, companies increasingly reflect America’s diversity with a mix of women and men of all ages from all…

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Words of Wisdom for Anyone Who Is (or Wants to Be) a Leader

  You may have noticed that I often include quotations from business experts in my blog posts. I do so not only because they raise unique and relevant points about the topics I bring to you each week, but also because it’s important to emulate those who have established a pattern of achievement. Successful people…

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You May Be a Manager, But Are You A Leader?

Recent research from Gallup uncovered the fact that when companies look to hire a new manager, 82% of the time they fail to choose the candidate with the right skills for the job. What’s more, they say that only 1 in 10 people possess the talent to manage. While there is value in Gallups’ findings,…

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Average to Champions – on the Court and in Business

Did you participate in team sports when you were growing up? Even if not, perhaps you participated in another challenging activity – solo sports like swimming or martial arts, dance, or mental games like chess or debate team. I believe sports can have a profound impact on character and success later in life, and I…

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Are You An Effective Leader?

When was the last time you felt inspired? Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the 2017 Women of Global Change Summit in sunny Jamaica. If I had to sum up the experience in one word, it would be “energizing”. Despite the jam-packed schedule, I have returned home feeling energized and inspired by the…

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