Lauren’s Blog

The Colonel said, “Your value doesn’t have to be earned or bought, kiddo. Your value is inherent because you exist. It just IS.” https://vimeo.com/1114558505?share=copy#t=0 In the 21st century, many people base their value upon their net worth or the title they...

The greatest challenge The Colonel issued to his daughters was to choose significance over mere success. He said, “Anyone can be successful, kiddo… Making a lot of money, that’s easy. Choose to be significant.” https://vimeo.com/1114556857?share=copy#t=0 This is...

I am often asked why I am so obsessively focused on building emerging leaders, rather than starting with leaders at the top, with The Nine Essentials of Significant Leadership. https://vimeo.com/1114555363?share=copy#t=0 As we head further into the 21st century...

Leaders are never born. They are always built by situation, opportunity, or wise counsel. The primary priority in significant leadership is always to replace oneself. Significant leaders are constantly looking for the spark of potential in everyone they lead and...

The Colonel said, "You can't take credit for the good, kid, if you're not willing to accept responsibility for the bad. Essential eight in The Nine Essentials of Significant Leadership takes that Colonel of Wisdom one step further. It is celebrate the results of...

The Colonel always said to me, "Kiddo – people will follow what you say, or people will follow what you do. And given a choice, if there's a difference, they're gonna follow what you do." https://vimeo.com/1114543164?share=copy#t=0 The Colonel always said to me,...

At the risk of sounding old (school!) I think it's fair to say that the standard of civility in communication has eroded dramatically over the past decade. We all learned the kindergarten concept, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." The...

What is your vision for those you lead? Are they included in it? That may seem like an odd question, but have you considered their goals and aspirations in crafting that vision? You would be amazed at how many leaders never even think about that....

Have you ever encountered someone who believes they know everything? Who believes they are the only ones that can solve a problem or the only ones with all the answers? Do you trust them? Probably not. I know I, at least, would be skeptical....