Lauren’s Blog

The Colonel said, “Leaders don't look for recognition from others; leaders look for others to recognize.” https://vimeo.com/951093184?share=copy Near the end of my term as president of a non-profit foundation award committee, I made a joke to Dad about how the...

Are you working hard, chasing a title right now? What will that title bring you? https://vimeo.com/943757568?share=copy Folks, it’s not about the title. It’s about the person. As I have traveled and spoken to thousands of companies across the globe, I have...

Last week, I discussed the importance of recognition as a skill that is essential to significant leadership. In fact, celebrating the results of others is number eight in The Nine Essentials of Significant Leadership. So, I highlighted the importance of timeliness,...

I recently had the privilege of being the mistress of ceremonies for an industry awards banquet. Afterward, as I was visiting with those who had gathered to chat with me, one woman, clutching her award, said, “Thank you. I’ve never been recognized for anything I...

Last week, I shared the frustration of a manager who felt she was leading in a vacuum without any communication from the higher-ups.  I shared that regular leadership briefings are essential to developing effective managers. This week, I want to turn that around...

In a recent conversation with one of my consulting clients, she expressed that she was struggling because (from her perspective) she was promoted to management and then dumped. She felt like getting information from her higher-ups was like pulling teeth. She...

I had an audience member ask me, “You talk a lot about the need for effective communication in leadership. What do you think are the most important communication skills?”  Oooh – good question. https://vimeo.com/914901119?share=copy There is no doubt that effective...