Lauren’s Blog

“It’s not weakness to admit when you are wrong, kid. The strongest of leaders are willing to say, ‘I was wrong’ and ‘I’m sorry.’” - The Colonel https://vimeo.com/674487285 Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a prerequisite for leadership to always be right. If it...

What happens if they never try to do more than they believe they can? Here's how to prevent that. https://vimeo.com/672014539 As a kid, I was a climber. Trees, rock formations, towers I built out of various garage items – if it was going up, I would climb it....

“I don’t have to agree with everything you say or do. In fact, if we disagree now and then, we both have an opportunity to grow.” - The Colonel https://vimeo.com/666959707   If everyone agreed all the time, the world would be a pretty boring place....

I think it was Zig Ziglar who said, “What you do speaks so loudly I can’t hear what you say. The Colonel phrased it this way: Words are just words, kid. They don’t mean anything if you don’t stand by them with actions.” https://vimeo.com/664358083   This is...

Happy New Year! Are your resolutions selfish? https://vimeo.com/662081584   As we head into the new year it is normal and natural –  even expected – that we will be flooded with blogs, invitations, and recommendations on how we can be more successful and...

The Colonel used to say, “There are two types of decisions, kid – good decisions and lessons learned.” Being able to make decisions is a crucial characteristic of leadership. Are you decisive? https://vimeo.com/659007691 The Colonel used to say, “There are two...