Leadership Development | Lauren Schieffer, Motivational Speaker

Do You Focus Only on Your Imperfections?

by Lauren Schieffer | Jan 10, 2023 | Leadership, Leadership Development

The Colonel said. “You have to have a purpose that drives you forward, something you really believe in. Otherwise, all you’ve got left are your warts to focus on, and that’ll kill ya every time.” As a professional speaker, I have a passion for...

Do You Allow Yourself to Fail?

by Lauren Schieffer | Jan 3, 2023 | Leadership, Leadership Development

The Colonel said, “Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, kid. They’re what make you human, and they’re the only way you learn. Failure is not fatal.” Even so… Failure is a hard concept for a Colonel’s daughter. Disappointing The Colonel was agonizing. Because Dad was the...

Who Tells You Ugly Truths?

by Lauren Schieffer | Dec 20, 2022 | Leadership, Leadership Development

Do you have an inner circle? I hope so. We all need an inner circle. The inner circle are the ones who are there for you at the drop of a hat and show up even when you didn’t know you needed them. They are the ones who always believe in you while loving you enough to...

Do You Know Who You Want to BE?

by Lauren Schieffer | Dec 13, 2022 | Leadership, Leadership Development

“What do you want to do when you grow up?” I think every child is asked that question as early as kindergarten. While it’s fun to listen to toddlers rattle off a litany of potential careers like fireman, princess, doctor, or superhero, it’s probably the wrong question...

Are You Focused Only on Your Achievement?

by Lauren Schieffer | Dec 6, 2022 | Leadership, Leadership Development

Do you consider yourself an outstanding achiever? Have you ever thought to yourself, “If I want it done right, I might as well do it myself?” C’mon, admit it. Most of us have. While that might be a normal and natural thought, it’s not leadership, and it discounts what...

Are You Too Focused on a Title?

by Lauren Schieffer | Nov 29, 2022 | Leadership, Leadership Development

As we start to solidify our goals for 2023, are you focused on the next position? The next title? The Colonel used to say, “A title is just that, kid. It’s a title. It doesn’t define who you are.” There is truth in that. We spend too much time chasing titles. During...

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