Lauren’s Blog
Do You Expect Perfection?
The Colonel continually reminded me, “You aren’t ever going to be perfect, kid. There is no such thing as a ‘perfect leader.’ Just be a better leader today than you were yesterday, and better tomorrow than you were today.” https://vimeo.com/698382920 I tend to lean...
Are You a Leader With No Followers?
By definition, you are not a leader if no one is following. The Colonel put it this way: “You can have a brilliant vision, kiddo, but if you can’t inspire others to action with that vision you’re not a leader, you’re just a dreamer.” You see, to be a leader, it’s...
Are You Willing to Admit Mistakes?
The Colonel said, “To lead effectively, you have to be humble enough to admit your mistakes, strong enough to fix them and smart enough to benefit from them.” https://vimeo.com/693214588 The news wires are all abuzz about the fiasco Sunday night at the Academy...
Do You Think Your Decisions Through?
“It’s important to activate your brain before you drop anything into gear, kid.” - The Colonel https://vimeo.com/689819139 Have you ever tried to drive a manual transmission? This insight from The Colonel came, the first time, as he was teaching me to drive a stick...
Are You a Born Leader?
The Colonel said, “Leaders are not born, kid. Leaders grow and evolve through practice, building skills and putting in the ‘reps’ until leadership is second nature.” https://vimeo.com/688210267 While many believe that some people are natural leaders,...
Are You Willing to do More?
The Colonel said, “Always do the ‘and then some kiddo,’ and your team will do the same.” https://vimeo.com/685597800 “Just enough” is never enough. If you want your team to go the extra mile, they have to see that you are willing to go the extra mile first. The...
Do You Know Why They Should Follow You?
“If you can give them the WHY, kiddo – the what and the how are gonna follow naturally.” - The Colonel https://vimeo.com/681550330 As we face what has been dubbed “The Great Resignation,” the necessity for existing employees to be engaged becomes increasingly...
Your Team is Watching Your Choices. Are You up to That Challenge?
“Your team will look to you for more than just how to do their jobs. In many ways, they will look to you for how to live their lives. You have to be up to that measure as well.” - The Colonel https://vimeo.com/680090813 No leader is perfect. That would be an...
How Do You Lead the Difficult?
“Sometimes those who most need to be led are the ones who are least inclined to follow. Ya gotta find a way to make it matter to them.” – The Colonel https://vimeo.com/676831231 While it’s a normal and natural instinct to surround yourself with a team that thinks,...
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