Much has been written (and rightly so) regarding Millennials and the impact they are having on the workplace through the disruption of “business as usual.”  The overall values and beliefs of this generation are vastly different than anything we have experienced in the past. It is...

In February, a small group of millennials from diverse business backgrounds came together in Austin, Texas, for my pilot LeaderShaping program. In the weeks that followed, I have stayed in touch with these leaders and followed their progress as they worked to implement what they learned in their...

Guest Author: Robin Oliver, Marketing Executive

When I returned to work after maternity leave from having my first child, I asked one of my best employees how things had gone in my absence. She looked at me with more confidence than I had ever seen on her face and said: “I think I learned...

This past week, as I watched Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg outmaneuver U.S. senators, it struck me that perhaps the world’s most well-known and arguably most successful millennial might have something to teach us when it comes to leadership.

Dozens of people – both inside and...

I am delighted because lately everywhere I turn I see articles related to the ongoing need for leadership coaching, training, mentoring, and development.  I think today, more than ever, there is a sense of urgency surrounding this topic.

One reason for this urgency might very well be the...

Yes, you read that headline correctly, geese. I know it seems odd, but I encourage you to take a gander at the list below (sorry, I couldn’t resist the pun )

1. The reason that geese honk at one another is to encourage those in front of them to keep up the speed. (Encouraging others)

2. They...

So how DO you measure the success of a leadership development program? This is actually a tricky one, and there are several great books written outlining very specific, measurable ways to do so. The suggestions described in these books are valid, and may lead you to understanding the ROI of...

“Millennials are this,” “Millennials are that,” you hear it repeatedly. The truth is that what is happening in our workforce today is not really about the Millennial generation per se, but rather a much-needed change and evolution in the way we do...

A unique dynamic is a part of every team’s makeup, and when deliberately developed, this dynamic includes a synergy where the sum is greater than the parts. 

Teams are best able to succeed in accomplishing their shared projects or goals when the individuals can set aside...

The Millennial generation is taking the workplace by storm, and in my opinion, bringing with them a much-needed transformation of “corporate culture.” I couldn’t be more excited as I have the pleasure of witnessing this evolutionary experience take place in front of my very...