Succession Planning requires just that—PLANNING! In other words, as stated by Jack Reacher in Lee Childs’ books, “expect the best, but plan for the worst”. That is how Succession Planning can help a leader think through what they need to do prepare for any unforeseen or unexpected experience that has the potential to leave their organization in a lurch.

Asking questions will keep you out of the hot seat, especially if you tend to find yourself there by stating objections, expressing your ideas, and generally just voicing your opinion. You can still make an impact by asking heretical questions that allow you to remain or appear to remain supportive of someone else’s idea or opinion, especially if it is your supervisor’s!

This is perfect for this blog and to announce my new book. The image is the cover of the book, and guess what? It talks about leadership, too!

Enjoy the blog and get a copy of the book! You will enjoy it, too!

Listening is an essential skill, but most of us do not do it as well as we should. It is truly an area of communication that challenges our very being. We like hearing our own voice, so why not just dive in, right? Wrong. So, how well do you listen?—take the quick self-assessment, and see for yourself.

Leadership is not a simple, easily definable term. It has many tentacles. It is not easily understood, but take a look at yourself, read a few books, and you will get it—eventually!

The Yellow Brick Road is the all-time leadership pathway to success! Using your brain, your heart, and your courage to forge ahead.

Listening is a critical leadership skill. Yet, so often we fail to listen to another person’s ideas, issues or frustrations. Instead, of actively listening, we are often wishing they would hurry up and finish so that we can comment.

Cover Your A! tells the company’s history, and shares ‘A’ principles that leaders can use to engage with others.

Save the Drama for Your Mama!

When I arrived at my Hilton hotel room in Oklahoma City, I found the book, Be My Guest! I read it, and stopped worrying instantly! This blog will help you do the same.

Quit Happens! I’d rather be in Miami!

Leadership 101 gives you the basics—no ands, ifs, or buts! It simply tells it like it is in a short, succinct way that leaders can follow.