Lauren’s Blog

As we head into a new year, we often find ourselves reflecting on past goals, setting new ones, and feeling the excitement of a fresh start. The Colonel would say, “The easiest person to fool is yourself, kiddo. True growth begins with being accountable to the...

The holiday season can be totally overwhelming, can’t it? There are so many demands on our time and attention. From the gamut of shopping lists to end-of-year deadlines, our days are filled to the brim. That is not even considering the drain on our pocketbook!...

The Colonel always reminded me, “Significance isn’t about you, kid. Focus on how your achievements will help others, and then you’ll begin to be significant.” https://vimeo.com/1114567211?share=copy#t=0 I’ve spent twenty years in direct sales (in one level or...

One of the basic needs of human nature is the need to be included. We want to be encouraged and valued by a greater whole. We were created to be in community. We are stronger in community. The Colonel said, “Everyone wants to feel like they belong to something...

The Colonel said, “Blowing out someone else’s candle won’t make yours shine any brighter, kiddo.” https://vimeo.com/1114562707?share=copy#t=0 Leaders regularly lift others up, rather than putting others down. We have all met people who belittle others to make...

There’s an ancient Persian proverb that says, “I cursed the fact I had no shoes until I saw a man who had no feet.” I spend a lot of time discussing the importance of a positive attitude and how Dad made it a priority in our household. The reality is that a solid...

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...