As the new year approaches, you’re probably busy setting membership growth goals for 2020. But, before diving into your new goals, it’s a good idea to take a look back and evaluate this year’s progress and pitfalls. After all, you won’t know where you want to go if you don’t know where you’ve been. Here […]
Would you like to reach hall of fame success as a leader? I have been fortunate to receive invaluable leadership lessons from personal and professional relationships with five individuals who have achieved hall of fame level recognition in their professions. Their guidance and personal example would benefit anyone in a leadership role. These inspiring men […]
I’m stumped by today’s addiction to measuring everything. It causes two very real business problems. First, not everything can be placed in a neat, soothing numeric box. Second, metrics are easy to finagle. “Whenever reward is tied to measured performance, metric fixation invites gaming,” writes Jerry Z. Muller in The Tyranny of Metrics. Expertise used […]
“A single conversation with a wise men is better than ten years of study” -Chinese Proverb We have all asked a stranger for directions, often without hesitation, but often we hesitate to ask those we know, respect and admire for a bit of advice to advance our life, career and profession. My mentor, Bob, “Pops” […]
Entering the Mayor’s office on January 1, 2015 meant a substantial paradigm shift from a Chamber President trying to influence local, state, and federal government to an elected official trying to see the big picture and balancing a variety of community’s priorities and expectations. Expectations. That’s a pesky word. As community leaders, we often deal […]
