Simon Cowell… His name conjures up visions of other great villains in history. He’s the Darth Vader of music shows, the Hannibal Lecter of aspiring singers. And I love it. “Why, are you as twisted as he is?” you may ask. Maybe, but the reason I love watching him is not the pain he inflicts, » Read More
I’ve never been caught in a riptide, but I’ve read stories from those who have. It’s terrifying. Swim as hard as you can for the shore, only to see yourself getting farther away with each stroke. Sometimes as leaders we face similar struggles, wrestling against the tides of public opinion, conflict & other challenges » Read More
If you’re familiar with LeadChange Group, then you’re familiar with the name Mike Henry. Mike is more than just the founder of LeadChange Group; for nearly everyone he encounters, Mike becomes a blend of confidant, encourager, sage, & friend. His vision for Character-based Leadership has ignited that same passion in hundreds of other leaders, and » Read More
I wish you could be Scrooge… I really do. You may not understand what I mean when I say that, but most likely you understand WHO it is I’m talking about. Ebenezer Scrooge, the grumpy old businessman in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” paints a masterful picture for us of a cantankerous old coot » Read More
But the obvious question that follows “Why should I lead by my strengths?” is then, “So how do I do that?” I believe the question is answered by one of the greatest teachers on leadership ever, as He spoke about the “HOW” of Character Based Leadership. We find the plan laid out in another passage » Read More
“I write the songs that make the whole world sing!”… OK, so maybe Barry Manilow didn’t write “the songs”… he just wrote ONE song, and chopped off parts of it to release as a new hit! HA! Whether you’re a Manilow fan or not, one thing is certain–you are most likely a fan of someone’s » Read More
CHANGE is the number one constant factor in all growing businesses. What worked well yesterday or last month may not work today or next year. Staff, scheduling, finance, marketing… all of these are facets of business where quality leadership is needed in navigating the changes a growing business faces. Many of these challenges revolve around » Read More
Music has a way of transporting us- our minds, our hearts, our thoughts- to amazing and sometimes frightening place. Songs stir up memories of the past, good and bad. Songs give us new lenses to see through as we survey our current landscape of life. Songs have a way of putting a lighting a candle » Read More
“Roller coasters… a thrill ride to some and a terrifying ordeal to others! Our lives can be a lot like a roller coaster ride. One day we’re on the top of the world, and in the next breath the bottom seems to fall out, and we’re terrified about what might be coming around the next » Read More
Jon Bon Jovi, Desi Arnaz, Mikahil Gorbachev & Karen Carpenter… what do they all have in common? They share a birthday with Dr. Seuss! March 2nd, 1904 Theodor Seuss Geisel was born. He published 46 children’s books, and I daresay that most of you have read or had one or more of them read to » Read More
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