Witnessing the live heroic rescue of trapped Chilean miners on television this week can only be described as amazing. Seemingly crude equipment pulled trapped mines 2300 feet to freedom on the earth’s surface in Copiapó, Chile. What happened in Chile is a tremendous example of leadership in action. Just consider the massive engineering medical teams […]
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One of the cutest commercials out there is a Meow Mix trailer featuring bad-acting cats in need of a good meal. Included in the promotion are cats with apparent personality traits of a troublemaker, instigator, and a snoop. Each one acts out impulses until getting satisfied with a tasty meal. Of course, I was amused […]
How many times is there someone featured on the news who has assumed a role of power and he or she soaks up the accolades? It really makes me wonder: Is there some disconnect from what leaders have in mind for themselves and their actual job descriptions?
Today the Farm Team, an organization dedicated to recruiting, developing, and electing women in the Commonwealth of Virginia, is hosting a reception featuring the unveiling of a portrait of Barbara Johns. The landmark piece was completed by Robert Shetterly of “Americans Who Tell the Truth.” Even though there is a tribute honoring her, I’m convinced […]
What an exciting week connecting strangers and friends. After more than 20 years working in the “relationship-building” industries, I was delighted this week to make some extraordinary introductions happen.