Posted on June 23, 2022
In my last blog, I spoke about how good it was to gather in person with my peers at the ANCOR Conference. Much of the conversation there centered on workforce issues and what “the workplace of the future” might look like. I shared that when…
Posted on June 23, 2022
In my last blog, I spoke about how good it was to gather in person with my peers at the ANCOR Conference. Much of the conversation there centered on workforce issues and what “the workplace of the future” might look like. I shared that when…
Posted on May 27, 2022
After two long years of connecting virtually, ANCOR members were finally able to gather in-person for its 2022 Annual Conference held in Miami this past month. ANCOR is a national trade association with member representation from all 50 states. The organization has its finger on…
Posted on April 13, 2022
If you followed the NCAA basketball playoffs, I bet many of you were rooting for the St. Peter’s Peacocks. They became the first 15th seed in NCAA tournament history to reach the Elite 8 after shutting down Purdue 67-64. My guess is that if you…
Posted on March 16, 2022
While watching President Biden’s recent State of the Union message a few weeks ago, I was reminded of how guests at this event let their opinions be known. For the most part, the reactions to the President’s speech in real time were divided along party…
Posted on February 17, 2022
When I was younger, I was much less comfortable with uncertainty. Now I realize it is just part of the leadership landscape. Trials never truly go away. In fact, it is during challenging times that you see who your real leaders are. Good times don’t…
Posted on January 19, 2022
I will be the first to admit this isn’t the most inspirational headline for a New Year’s Blog. However, I encourage you to stick with me while I get to the “but…” part. We exited the holidays with COVID infections reaching an average of more than 760,000 new cases per…
Posted on December 28, 2021
Gratitude for what you have. Holidays have a way of making people feel joyful, nostalgic and sometimes disconnected. Let’s make this a time to focus on our good memories and relationships, the challenges overcome, the lessons learned, and the small miracles happening all around us. Generosity with praise. Who are the people that have stayed by your side during difficulties,…
Posted on November 16, 2021
Each morning when we wake up to greet the day, I believe all of us are given the opportunity to say, “OK, this could be a good or bad day, so what do I need to do to make it a good one?”
Posted on October 22, 2021
The theme for the 2021 National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month is “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.” It reflects the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment and community involvement during the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted on September 22, 2021
Dr. Howard Hendricks, a former professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, famously said, “The secret to concentration is elimination.” I have often thought of that wise advice when trying to figure out which activities are consuming my time – both in my personal and business life – at the expense…