Emotional Connections Touch People
I once attended the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. Great event. Great atmosphere. Great music. Great people. As I listened to country song after country song, I thought to myself, "How touching are some of these lyrics?" I found myself relating to story after story, becoming more and more emotionally connected to the artists
FIND THE ELEPHANTS OF EMOTION TO SET YOUR TEAM IN MOTION
The great leadership mastermind and thought leader, John Maxwell, once wrote, “You can’t move people to action unless you first move them with emotion.” Working as a leader in several different lines of business for hospitality and entertainment brands such as Disney, Wynn Resorts, and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, I finally had a realization: We love
Social Distance, Emotional Connections, and the Human Race.
Though we’re socially distanced, we can still be emotionally connected. The term “social distancing” was first introduced as part of our strategy to slow the spread of COVID-19. For nearly three months, we’ve had to relearn how to exist, coexist, and communicate with each other with this “distance” between us. Many turned to apps like Facetime, Zoom, Google
Good Plans
Eight years ago, I started blogging and writing to encourage other people through my first blog called OneMoreStepRevolution, which I created to inspire people (and myself) to give, love, serve, and make magic for people. It felt like the right thing to do. But if I’m being honest, I really started writing because I found myself living alone in Las
Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear, Leads With Hospitality
Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear, Leads With Hospitality. Every day at 5pm Eastern time, Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky holds a press conference at the Kentucky State Capitol, in Frankfurt, KY. He’s united the state with connection, compassion, engagement, and even some very effective coaching and incredible inspiration at a time when people need all of the above. Though, I
GiVE ENCOURAGEMENT. Especially right now.
What’s the biggest fear among all fears? The fear of the unknown. The unknown always has and always will be the scariest thing. So, the question is, “What can we do?” Maybe you’ve heard this time and again from parents, loved ones, coaches, teachers, mentors, or friends: Control what you can control and let go of what you can’t. I’m travelling
Four Questions to Ask Yourself When You’re Out of Sync with Your Team
I’m often asked, “How do I get people on my team to listen and actually go along with what we’re trying to accomplish as a team?” I get this question from Millennials in leadership positions tasked with leading people older than them – Gen X-ers and Baby Boomers. I also get this question from Gen X-ers and
Celebrating George Washington’s Leadership
Happy President’s Day Whether it was social studies class, a high school classroom discussion, writing a college term paper, or taking in Lin Manuel Miranda’s Broadway masterpiece, Hamilton, an American Musical, most of us have been inspired by George Washington. He certainly was quite accomplished, however who he was, as a human being, is more inspiring than anything he
Peloton Leadership: Here’s What Happens When We Lead Like Ally Love
I haven’t purchased one of my own, but when I’m on the road visiting clients, and my hotel fitness center has a Peloton bike, I take advantage of it. Each Peloton ride is inspiring, challenging, rewarding, and always fun; every single time. I’m up to 11 rides, which doesn’t sound like many. However, considering I only get to
These Five Words Will Get You Out of Your Rut
DO IT FOR SOMEONE ELSE. Have you ever been stuck? Me too. Have you ever experienced doubt? Me too. Have you ever been discouraged? Me too. Have you ever lost your confidence? Me too. Jo and Beth March My wife and I recently went on a date. Nothing special. It was dinner and a movie. For our movie choice, I deferred
