Lauren’s Blog

Do you consider yourself an outstanding achiever? Have you ever thought to yourself, “If I want it done right, I might as well do it myself?” C’mon, admit it. Most of us have. While that might be a normal and natural thought, it’s not leadership and it discounts...

The Colonel said, “Be an optimist – always. Perpetual optimism is a force more powerful than doubt and negativity every time.” While I don’t know if he ever dreamed of being an astronaut, Dad always felt a particular kinship with NASA, which, in his mind, embodied...

During my time in network marketing, I worked very hard to gain new titles and lead each of my team members to new titles themselves. You see, each time they advanced to a new title, I advanced and received one as well. It’s all too easy to feel tied to that title....

This week, a leader I am coaching said (in jest, I’m sure), “I just want to be you when I grow up.” After a wry chuckle, I told her that was a recipe for frustration. She should strive to be her best self. https://vimeo.com/1174034863?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci...

Do you remember being a child and stomping through mud puddles? Do you remember jumping on the playground swings and pumping your legs so hard you thought you could flip yourself over the top of the swing set? Do you remember climbing to the highest limb possible...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation wherein (for whatever reason) you wanted to just shrink into the background and then disappear? I think we all have at one time or another. The Colonel often said, “Ya gotta allow yourself to shine, kid.  Don’t spend so...