Leadership | Lauren Schieffer, Motivational Speaker

Do You Give to Get?

by Lauren Schieffer | Jan 27, 2026 | Leadership, Leadership Development

The Colonel said, “Whether it’s time or money, kiddo, don’t give to get. Give to offer a benefit. Be generous, expecting nothing in return. It will always come back to you.” Last year, I was in the audience listening to a genuinely exceptional colleague. He is...

Are You Focused on Selling or Serving?

by Lauren Schieffer | Jan 20, 2026 | Leadership, Leadership Development

You know that feeling you get when you’ve bought something – the transaction was completed successfully, but you were treated like a nuisance for buying something from them? It’s not a great feeling. Although you have what you wanted to buy, you’re not sure you would...

Your Most Valuable Resolution

by Lauren Schieffer | Jan 13, 2026 | Leadership, Leadership Development

2025 has passed into memory, and we are now a week into 2026. I have been asked several times in the past week what my resolutions for the New Year might be. There are many areas in which I’m sure we could all use some personal growth. Last week I talked about taking...

Why Accountability, Not Resolutions, Drives Real Growth

by Lauren Schieffer | Dec 30, 2025 | Leadership, Leadership Development

As we head into a new year, we often find ourselves reflecting on past goals, setting new ones, and feeling the excitement of a fresh start. The Colonel would say, “The easiest person to fool is yourself, kiddo. True growth begins with being accountable to the person...

Kindness Costs Nothing—But Gives You Everything

by Lauren Schieffer | Dec 23, 2025 | Leadership, Leadership Development

The holiday season can be totally overwhelming, can’t it? There are so many demands on our time and attention. From the gamut of shopping lists to end-of-year deadlines, our days are filled to the brim. That is not even considering the drain on our pocketbook! During...

How Do You Measure Your Own Success?

by Lauren Schieffer | Dec 16, 2025 | Leadership, Leadership Development

The Colonel always reminded me, “Significance isn’t about you, kid. Focus on how your achievements will help others, and then you’ll begin to be significant.” I’ve spent twenty years in direct sales (in one level or another, either as a consultant or in leadership. It...

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Do You Give to Get?

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Your Most Valuable Resolution

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Kindness Costs Nothing—But Gives You Everything

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