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Are You Too Focused On What You’re NOT?

by Lauren Schieffer | Oct 13, 2026 | Leadership, Leadership Development

Dad so often said, “Don’t focus on what you aren’t. Focus on what you ARE and how you can use that to get where you want to be.” “Comparison-itis” is an insidious disease. It is especially damaging in both the direct sales world and the professional speaking world,...

Are You Listening To Respond?

by Lauren Schieffer | Oct 6, 2026 | Leadership, Leadership Development

The Colonel said, “If you’re not listening, kiddo – you’re not leading.” It’s so common to find ourselves listening with the intent to respond. We all do it. We script our “Yes, and…” or “Yes, but…” in our heads before the other person has even finished their...

Are You Too Busy To Appreciate People?

by Lauren Schieffer | Sep 29, 2026 | Leadership, Leadership Development

Are you too busy to appreciate people? The Colonel said, “You don’t have to be rich to be giving. Sometimes a simple ‘thank you’ to someone will be the most memorable gift they receive that day.” My Godmother, Sara, was the strongest embodiment of this wisdom I have...

Are You Too Attached To Your Screen To Be Significant?

by Lauren Schieffer | Sep 22, 2026 | Leadership, Leadership Development

We often hear talk about the importance of disconnecting. Unfortunately, we don’t actually DO it. Are we too attached to our screens as the world goes by around us? I was standing in Chicago’s O’Hare airport recently, checking on my gate. I was not in the middle of...

Are You Too Busy To Be Present In the Moment?

by Lauren Schieffer | Sep 15, 2026 | Leadership, Leadership Development

Dad said, “You can’t be present unless you’re present, kiddo.” I attended elementary school on two Air Force bases. There are a few things that were different about attending school on the base. Sometimes, the lesson would be interrupted about once an hour by the roar...

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