Subject: You Are the Team Book Update

You Are the Team Book Update

April 27th, 2017 at 6:30 am EDT

Hi Friend, We are getting to close to the launch of my new book, "You Are the Team - 6 Simple Ways Teammates Can Go From Good To Great." I am still on schedule for a launch in May. I am so excited to share what I have been pouring my heart and soul ...

Many Don't Use The Word "Love" In Leadership - I Do And Here's Why

April 27th, 2017 at 6:00 am EDT

Friend, Today's posts may be one of my favorites of all time. I love talking about caring and leading. We ought not to lead if we don't care. But I also like to use the word "love" when talking about leadership. While I realize the word love in leade ...

Are You Doing This #1 Critical Thing As A Leader?

April 27th, 2017 at 5:30 am EDT

You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to Open the Meeting Friend, If you are like me you have attended your fair share of management and leadership training programs over your career. In fact, if you manage managers, you have sent ...

The Difference Between Good And Great - A Story For Leaders And Teams

April 20th, 2017 at 5:01 am EDT

Friend, Today's post is about the requirements of personal growth. Every leader must take the time and prioritize their own development. There is a direct correlation between the time you spend on your own growth and achieving personal greatness. I o ...

What Would You Do If An Employee Started To Cry? 5 Tips

April 13th, 2017 at 5:31 am EDT

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to Open the Meeting Friend, Many managers and leaders are not comfortable when things get emotional. Those in leadership positions may feel it is not professional to cry. But the reality is most peo ...

Old Fable With a New Teamwork Twist

April 13th, 2017 at 5:01 am EDT

Friend, There isn't one of us that won't belong to a team at some point in our life. How we communicate and collaborate is the key to effective teamwork. But often times, unfortunately, egos and personal aspirations can interfere. Today's teamwork a ...

Is Swearing Costing You Respect As A Leader? 3 Things To Consider

April 6th, 2017 at 5:31 am EDT

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to Open the Meeting. Friend, I have had leaders who swore a lot. And I have had other leaders who swore some, but refrained from swearing when I was around out of respect. Career Builder did an inte ...

10 Things Great Leaders Never Say... Are You Using Any Of Them?

April 6th, 2017 at 5:01 am EDT

Friend, Let's face it. There are those things that a leader never says. What are your things? Benjamin Franklin once said, "Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at ...