How Do You Stack Up?

How Do You Stack Up?

There are times when we just want to compare ourselves to others. I know, comparisons generally have only one of two outcomes – either pride that you are better than someone else, or shame that you don’t quite measure up to someone else. Nevertheless, I was reminded...
Healthy Conflict…Really?

Healthy Conflict…Really?

I am working with a divisional president who doesn’t like to deal with conflict. In fact, he tends to ignore it when it rears its somewhat ugly head. The impact it has on his operation can be significant. Truth be told, conflict can be hard to deal with; I can’t...
Are You Planning Your Work And Working Your Plan?

Are You Planning Your Work And Working Your Plan?

As I write this message, we are about at the mid-year mark of 2016. I’m tempted to say something like, “Time really does fly” or “Can you believe half of 2016 has already passed?” Yet, if I heard those statements made by anyone else to me, I’d immediately get an...