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Flat tires

Every flat tire in life happens for a reason. Sometimes there are warning signs we miss or choose to ignore. With each jolt to our daily norm, we have an opportunity to ask ourselves, “What is the reason? What can I learn from this?” Some are obvious, some require more reflection. There is always something

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Football analogy

I heard this story years ago and it has stuck with me. A supervisor (Bill) at a global company was known for being tough. He didn’t see the need for recognizing his people for doing their job because that’s what they were hired to do. They’re doing what they’re paid for. Why should he pat

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Encourage the heart

The small cement block training room was filled with 21 superintendents representing branches of police, immigration, prison, and senior leadership. All in uniform, looking strong, serious, sitting straight up in their individual desk/chairs. Their length of service averaged 20 years with the Jamaica Constabulary Force. I was in Kingston, Jamaica, facilitating a two-day Leadership Challenge®

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