Learn From the Best and Surround Yourself with the Right People Let me emphasize that good leaders are not only assembling top-notch teams but also surrounding themselves with the right people. We mentioned this tip earlier in the book, but I’ll mention it again because it’s so important. My friend, Geronda Wollack, human resources consultant, … Read More!

Leadership at its Best Now that we have a solid foundation for the fundamentals of critical thinking, we can smoothly transition into my one-on-one conversation with Ann Meacham about leadership. “There are a lot of different opinions about what the most important aspects of a leader are,” Ann said. “The basics are that the leader … Read More!

Next, we will hear from my friend Ann Meacham, also a leadership expert. Before I interviewed Ann about leadership one on one, I had the pleasure of watching her conduct a thorough program on critical thinking skills. Critical thinking is a cornerstone of effective leadership so we will start out with key kernels from her … Read More!

Authentic Leaders Look for Solutions Let’s now feature input from leadership expert, speaker, and author Heather Hansen O’Neill, who I was chatting with recently at the Newtown diner and featured on my YouTube channel: “All leadership starts with a sense of self-leadership,” Heather said. “It’s important to live these principles yourself. It’s an ability to … Read More!

“At the end of the day, remember that pain is healthy. Pain is a good thing. Pain reminds us of where we don’t want to go again. Pain shakes us awake.” – Brian Olds I spoke with Brian Olds, social entrepreneur, master networker, professional speaker, and radio show host on a bitter cold, mid- February, … Read More!