Lauren’s Blog

Last week, I discussed how to recognize the signs that you might not be holding yourself accountable. I got quite the volume of responses in my email! Folks, accountability is a bit like the secret ingredient in my husband’s favorite BBQ sauce recipe. It makes...

I had an audience member approach me after I exited the stage this past weekend. She asked a question I’ve never been asked before. She said, “You said poor accountability is primarily a leadership problem. How do I know if I am falling short in my own...

I am often asked why I am so obsessively focused on building emerging leaders instead of starting with leaders at the top with The Nine Essentials of Significant Leadership. https://vimeo.com/844683981 As we head into the third decade of the 21st century, the need...

The primary priority in significant leadership is always to replace oneself. https://vimeo.com/844680347 Leaders are never born. They are always built by situation, opportunity, or wise counsel. Significant leaders are constantly looking for the spark of potential...

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/844673787 This means what you say has to be in alignment in...

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....