Leading across generations takes courage.
Leading across generations takes courage. Different experiences. Different expectations. Different ways of communicating.And yet, the goal is the same: to connect, collaborate, and build trust. I’m excited to partner with Enterprise University for a free virtual workshop: Leading Across Generations with Courage and
Courage in action.
Monday morning looked like courage in action. I had the honor of teaching a workshop at The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) Conference, and since I don’t have many open-to-the-public workshops, my best friend Rebecca and her Trailblazer Academy (@exploretrailblazer)team took
It was never just one.
Sometimes people look at your life or work online and assume you’ve “made it.” They see the polished pieces, the offerings, the photos, and assume it happened quickly. That success came overnight. What they don’t see:The canceled workshops.The quiet seasons.The years of
We sometimes think vulnerability and authenticity can’t be fun
Leadership training can be fun and real. Actually, I believe it has to be. We sometimes think vulnerability and authenticity can't be fun—so we bring in the latest fad or lean into gimmicks. And too often, that can leave people entertained, except
One of my favorites: Empathy.
I must know and recognize emotions within me to see them and know them within you. To be in it with you.
What happens when you break my trust?
When we choose to trust people, we also choose to be vulnerable. When we choose to be vulnerable with people, we choose to trust them.
We can’t make them.
I want you to be vulnerable with me.I can't make you. I want you to choose curiosity and love.I can't make you. I want you to build trust with me.I can't make you. I want you to get it right.I can't make you. I
A bit of a brain dump
I always pause for the attendees of my events to write down permission slips. What permission do they need to give themselves to receive what they need to receive from our time together? I also encourage some of them to do
Authentic connection
Some people head to Louisville to drink bourbon, I go to speak to the leaders at American Commercial Barge Line and look at old houses in the historic district. Thankful to spend two mornings with the leaders at ACBL teaching courage
