Insights on 360° feedback and leadership development
Thanksgiving is widely known as America’s favorite holiday. What’s not to like? It’s all about food, family, parades, and football. Thanksgiving is also the optimist holiday, where goodwill trumps feelings of anxiety – at least for a 24 hours. This…
Few superheroes captivate audiences the way Spider-Man does. Sure, he is a superhero that can cling to walls and fight with superhuman strength. But many people say they like Spider-Man more than other superheroes because in the end he’s just…
“You don’t choose your passions, your passions choose you,” ~ Jeff Bezos. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is considered one of the founding fathers of ecommerce. While Amazon.com started off as a bookstore in 1994, the business grew faster than anyone…
When I was growing up, I often heard Marlon Brando’s voice at my parent’s house. No, we did not live in Hollywood. However, my dad was such a fan of The Godfather that the movie constantly played on our TV.…
Ken Powell, CEO of General Mills, is often photographed with a smile. This could be because the company recently posted a profit gain of 12 percent. Or maybe the smile is due to the fact Powell achieved something that many…
“Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” is the familiar song penned by musician Bobby McFerrin. It is a positive song with such a basic message that we should all just adopt this philosophy in our day-to-day life. However, when one establishes a…
A recent conversation got me thinking about how some people’s feedback process is like being stoned. Stoned you may ask? As in having rocks thrown at you? As in the way they used to kill people? Yes, that is what…
Sometimes she’ll patrol the office barefoot. Other days she’ll sing in the halls. These are not typical characteristics found in employees – let alone the CEO. However, PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi isn’t afraid to showcase a bit of own personality…
I recently posted this quote on the TBC Facebook page,“Contrary to the opinion of many people, leaders are not born. Leaders are made, and they are made by effort and hard work,” ~ Vince Lombardi. If you are a football…
High school is a turbulent time for many teens, but it is a vital time for development of self-esteem, self-identity, and that ever-omnipresent college application resume. Leadership exercises can help improve a student’s overall leadership skills, which can contribute to…