Great leaders inspire and empower others. They inspire members of their team by nurturing curiosity and intrinsic motivation. They empower members of their team by giving them a voice, sharing in the decision-making process, and promoting the idea that there are often multiple “right” answers. The culture of the organization also plays an important part …
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As I’ve mentioned in the past, establishing or revising goals on my life list has been an annual exercise for me for years. Like a lot of people, maintaining a life list not only fuels my drive to continually learn and experience new things, it nurtures my purpose. However, it struck me recently that my …
This is the fourth in a series of posts written collaboratively by Dr. Michele Andorfer and Mike Haynes. In previous posts, we explored ways to ensure productivity doesn't suffer because of a remote work environment. We also shared strategies that we learned from others regarding ways to build and nurture relationships when working remotely. In …
Nearly a month ago, many of us were thrust into a situation where doing business suddenly looked very different. The phrase “new normal” has become a popular way to refer to what many of us are dealing with since our working (and learning) environments have changed. This article is a collaboration between Dr. Michele Andorfer …
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The memory of the first time that I was asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” is vague. I know that I was very young. But the impact of that question, as well as my experiences for several years following, have had a profound effect on what I considered was my …
I was recently asked to talk to a group of 7th grade students as a part of our area “Leadership Academy.” The invitation was specifically to share my thoughts on “happiness,” which is understandable because “happiness” has been my “schtick” at work for the past few years. At work, I basically have a bully pulpit …
Next to my desk I have my “Life List.” I’ve posted my list near my desk at every job that I have had since college. Seeing it every day reminds me that I have a lot to be grateful for and a lot to still get done. The first draft of my list was very …
I have been talking about happiness and purpose for some time and to anyone who will listen. In previous videos and podcasts, I have talked about how, for years, I mislead myself to thinking that my purpose was climbing a ladder and taking on more and more responsibility. I equated happiness with success and perceived …
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