Do More Than Follow
Early in my work life, Marvin Kivitz, the CEO at Elwyn, retired. Always a gentleman, I was not surprised by what he did as he planned for his last day.…
Read MoreLive in Expectation of Good
There are several traditions that happen around this time of year: Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. Each of these traditions brings to mind a common theme — the value of…
Read MoreBe a Beacon
There are some wonderful writings about developing a growth mindset. The basic principle is that in moments of conflict or stress, we have two choices, a positive one or a…
Read MoreMeasurement Matters
I was recently offered the opportunity to speak about the work of Pastor Harvey Davis, an amazing man who compels action. With no difficulty, I can measure what matters to…
Read MoreMeasuring What Matters is Not Easy
One of the biggest challenges that organizations face is measuring what matters. The first question could be: Matters to whom? There are many ways to imagine how to wrap your…
Read MoreSometimes Picking the Right Number Is Easy
Last weekend, I watched one of my favorite movies, “Top Gun,” twice! If you haven’t watched it, there is some great classic music…including Otis Reading’s “Sitting by the Dock of…
Read MoreGet To the Bottom of It
In life, we have many expressions like, “oh well what else do you expect?” Expressions like those are limiting, make us believe that we have a problem, and that the…
Read MoreLet’s Measure Love
In 1967 the Beatles said “Love is all you need,” and if that wasn’t enough direction, the Temptations released this song that same year reminding us that “ain’t no mountain…
Read MoreTo Measure You Must Embrace the Inspector
In the book, Turn the Ship Around, David Marquet talks about embracing the inspector role. In the Navy, they measure readiness, and hope that nothing bad will happen; but if it does,…
Read MoreChoose Your Words Wisely
Leadership is all about language, and it is the words that we speak that others follow. As CEO I’ve learned it’s not just about the language that we use in…
Read MoreInspire Growth
Recently I connected with members of our Early Learning and Training teams, and learned the stories of two staff members who took the opportunity to grow in their roles. With…
Read MoreNothing Less Than Inclusion
Have you ever considered that the language of segregation used by those in power is the same used across all minority groups of people? Whether its race, gender, age, or…
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