Are We Born to Lead?
3 minute read A few years ago, I asked a group of managers what it takes to become a leader. Their director (who had stopped in “just to observe”) raised his hand in the back of the room and said, “You’re either born … Read More
My Coaching Approach
3 minute read My wife and business partner, Amy, and I were talking today about coaching and my approach with my group and business clients. She asked me if I conducted any pre/post assessments in my coaching approach, or if I did any … Read More
Great Leaders: Leadership Defined
3 minute read There are a number of great leaders out there. You might be one of them. But what is leadership? Leadership is the use of social influence to inspire peak performance in others as they work to reach a goal. That … Read More
He Wasn’t Going to Make It
2 minute read On paper, he wasn’t going to make it – no directly related experience, no certifications, no education relevant to the position. With almost no interviewing experience, he was understandably nervous and quiet. We were hiring an oilfield trainer, and he … Read More
Uncertainty, Disruption, & Community
3 minute read “Due to the uncertainty and unwelcome disruption to our business created by the effects of both the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the significant decline in worldwide oil prices partially due to Saudi Arabia’s price war with Russia, effective 4/3/2020 … Read More
Confidence
5 minute read I do NOT consider myself an expert on parenting by any stretch of the imagination, but I want to share something that I feel could be a pivotal point in my daughter’s growth. My daughter is 13. I have tried … Read More