GENUINENESS  I __________ V _________ E _________ What does it mean to be genuine? To be genuine means to be true to yourself – who you are, on the inside and out.  Genuine people are said to be “real”; as if to say, they’re not fake.   Here’s why it’s important to be genuine and true to yourself: The problem with “faking it

Throughout this month, we’ll send you some thoughts, conversation starters, and activities you can do with your children, students, your teams, or even your families at home around four ways we can all GiVE Compassion to others. What does the word compassion mean to you? I’m sure you have someone in your life, an experience from your

What stories do you have to tell?  Specifically, what stories do you believe you have to share with those you lead, your peers, your customers, or even your own leaders, to inspire them? Remember, great storytelling is to be as human as possible so that you can relate to and connect with others as much as

How do you craft stories to share with your team? Think about your favorite movies, television shows, or even songs.  They’re your favorite because of the stories within them.  Every great movie has the following: S – T – A - R Situation:  A situation to which we can somehow relateTask:  Characters to whom we relate because they

Stories inspire us in so many ways and for so many reasons: Connection – when we see, hear, or even feel for the characters in any story – a movie, television show, a song, or a story we hear from a leader – we begin to connect on a deeper, more human level. Humanness – it’s been

I had the opportunity to spend some time this week at UNLV delivering a Lead with Hospitality training to my friend, Professor Laura Book’s Hospitality classes. Being back in the college environment got me thinking, what is it about college that makes us feel so fulfilled? I realized it provides us an opportunity to feed

As we get older and respond to the challenges of life and sedentary lifestyles, our posture deteriorates. Our shoulders become hunched, our necks stiff, and we sit either slumped or holding ourselves in a rigid upright position.   Be intentional and purposeful about building in time throughout each day and week, to take care of your body.   Here

The most inspiring leaders of all time are intentional about feeding their minds. Here are some ways to be intentional and purposeful about feeding our minds: Have a thirst for new knowledgeBe hungry to learn all you can about every facet of your businessChallenge yourself to learn new skills in and outside of workRead books, listen to

We can all agree that inspiration certainly moves people on the inside, so they give their very best on the outside.  So, the question is, what can we, as leaders, do to create this sense of joy and inspiration within our organizations and among the people, we lead every chance we get? Here are some ways

Simply put, when we’re inspired, we do more, become more, and ultimately deliver more for ourselves and for our organizations.   Go first.  Be an inspiration. American psychologist, Scott Barry Kaufman’s article in Harvard Business Review entitled, “Why Inspiration Matters” points out notable research by Todd M. Thrash and Andrew J. Elliott which shows us just how