Category: Leadership

#Luck December 23

We all have a friend or co-worker that utters phrases like. “I never win anything” or “I have no LUCK” The pandemic has caused each of us ponder the bad LUCK or misfortune that has come our...

#Listening December 21

The next sentence I write about LISTENING is attributed to Alan Alda and is personally humbling. “Real listening is a willingness to let the other person change you.” One of the real hard things for any...

#Time December 12

At Christmas TIME people share with each other gifts. Most holiday gifts are material things. Presents wrapped up and delivered for family, friends and colleagues. When it comes to giving to others the majority...

#BestSellers December 5

It was not long ago when many newspapers posted all of their content online for free. I loved to browse the NY Times site on a Sunday and take in many features including their BEST SELLER list for...

#Boundaries December 2

Last week I got to spend four wonderful days at the beach with my wife, four of our five children, my son-in-law, daughter-in-law, and 3 year old granddaughter Bryleigh. When you have that many...

#Brand November 28

About six years ago I got exposed to a fascinating marketing expert and leader named Tony Poillucci . He made a presentation to a group of university leaders on the importance of establishing a BRAND....

#EastCarolinaUniversity November 24

My alma mater is East Carolina and the university provided a lots of FORTUITY (30 Day Vocabulary Challenge) for me. The leaders at the institution gave me opportunities that shaped my professional and personal life. Having a chance...

#Cabinet November 16

ver the next two to three months we will continue to read about the wanion (30 Day Vocabulary Challenge) caused by COVID and presidential CABINET appointments. Who serves on the CABINET often shapes the lives of...

#Zak November 6

 I previously wrote about a fantastic commencement speech made at UNC Pembroke in 2013 by Tim Ritter. He framed his remarks around a Dr. Zeuss book called “Oh The Places You Will Go“. There are all...