1-MINUTE READS
by Melody Stacy
Are you a leader who understands the power of inspirational quotes? How using them with intention can motivate, encourage, and inspire individuals and teams?
Embedding quotes...
by Aubrey Patterson
Have you ever had to deliver a presentation on short notice?
Maybe you've been put on the spot and asked for your opinion during a meeting or an important job...
by Aubrey Patterson
Is it possible for a team become more creative?
Certainly, but a creative culture requires a fertile ground where new thoughts can grow.
The more...
by Melody Stacy
There’s a well-known parable of blind men who, having never seen an elephant, approach one and begin feeling various parts.
One concludes, feeling the tusk,...
by Melody Stacy
Would you be interested in buying a pair of Nikes if one shoe was several centimeters longer than the other? What about some Apple AirPods that are too quiet to hear?
...
by Aubrey Patterson
People want to work with those who truly value them, right?
When leaders show gratitude, it’s highly impactful and sets the tone for...
by Aubrey Patterson
Isn't carrying yesterday on our backs one of the most exhausting exercises in the world?
And how much more tiring is it to carry an entire team's past...
by Melody Stacy
Have you ever seen an old-timey, pioneer-style candle dipping demonstration? Or maybe you’re a modern-day DIYer who does this?
The steps go something like this: 1....
by Aubrey Patterson
It's very common for a golf pro to ask a student, “What's your swing thought?”
Swing thoughts are the messages in golfers' heads as they address the...
by Aubrey Patterson
What do you do upon entering your workspace each morning?
We can choose how we show up. We also have it within our control to...
by Melody Stacy
Curiosity killed the cat.
A useful illustration of why we shouldn’t be nosing around in situations that don’t involve us? Maybe. But as leaders, we may want...
by Aubrey Patterson
Have you ever worked for someone who is comfortable admitting not having all the answers and who asks questions like, 'Did I explain this clearly enough?' or 'Did I use...
by Melody Stacy
Once upon a time, there was a leader who told powerful stories that influenced her team and led to clarity and cohesiveness around the pillars of her organization.
...by Aubrey Patterson
Has technology really made day-to-day communication easier?
Most would never choose a return to the days of the fax machine or expensive phone calls in...
by Aubrey Patterson
Have you ever noticed how some people seem to brighten and warm up every room they enter?
Like a weather front moving in, everyone feels a change as soon as that...
by Aubrey Patterson
Do you find yourself saying yes to helping people when deep down you know you should say no?
Taking care of others isn't just something remarkable leaders like...
by Aubrey Patterson
Are you updating a cover letter and resume for an upcoming dream position?
Most applications are now requested and submitted online. Seems easy enough.
Here's a tip to...
by Aubrey Patterson
Early in life, most of us are taught to count our blessings, but this lesson all too often fails to become a habit. When calamity knocks on our door, many of us are not...
by Melody Stacy
What do conversations at holiday family gatherings have to do with our school cultures? And how do they inform us as leaders?
Imagine any number of these exchanges. What do...
by Aubrey Patterson
Of course, the scenario you're about to read is all too familiar, but are you fortunate enough to know someone who leads like Carla?
Like a Duck
The day is just...