Lauren’s Blog

One of my newest consulting clients asked to grab a few minutes of my time. He was a bit overwhelmed and asked me how he could find time “to lead” when he is so busy “managing” and putting out fires. It’s a fairly common problem in today’s fast-paced world. Finding...

Last week, I talked about the value and necessity of managers in every organization. As a reminder, both leaders and managers play crucial roles in an organization, but they differ in their functions and the impact they have. Managers focus on tasks, production,...

“Lauren, I’ve often heard you say there is a difference between managers and leaders in a tone that discounts managers. But aren’t managers necessary in every working environment?” This was a question sent to me recently in response to one of my posts....

Last week, I discussed how to recognize the signs that you might not be holding yourself accountable. I got quite a 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 think it was Nelson Mandela who said, "A person who will perpetuate the lie of another, or by their silence endorse it, can not be trusted to tell the truth themselves." https://vimeo.com/1098613141?share=copy#t=0 My father was not quite as eloquent as Nelson...

Leadership is a series of little things entrusted to us. And the uncomfortable reality is that we are judged just as much on how we handle the little things as we are on how we handle the big things. The Colonel often told me, "If I can't trust you in the little...