Leadership | Lauren Schieffer, Motivational Speaker

Do You Only See Your Own Warts?

by Lauren Schieffer | May 12, 2026 | Leadership, Leadership Development

Are you overly hard on yourself? Most of us are. We tend to be our own worst critics, because all we tend to focus on is our shortcomings – our warts, so to speak. The Colonel said. “You have to have a purpose that drives you forward, something you really...

Are You Afraid of Failure?

by Lauren Schieffer | May 5, 2026 | 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.” Yeah…Even so… Failure is a hard concept for a Colonel’s daughter. Disappointing The Colonel was agonizing. Because Dad was...

Do You Choose Who Is In Your Inner Circle Carefully?

by Lauren Schieffer | Apr 28, 2026 | Leadership, Leadership Development

Do you have an inner circle? I hope so. We all need an inner circle. Those in 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...

Are You More Worried About What You Do Than On Who You Are?

by Lauren Schieffer | Apr 14, 2026 | 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...

How Often Do You Only Think Of Yourself?

by Lauren Schieffer | Apr 7, 2026 | 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 Optimistic or The Team Pessimist?

by Lauren Schieffer | Mar 31, 2026 | Leadership, Leadership Development

The Colonel said, “Be an optimist – always. Perpetual optimism is a force more powerful than doubt and negativity every time.” While I don’t know if he ever dreamed of being an astronaut, Dad always felt a particular kinship with NASA, which, in his mind, embodied the...

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Do You Only See Your Own Warts?

Are You Afraid of Failure?

Do You Choose Who Is In Your Inner Circle Carefully?

Are You More Worried About What You Do Than On Who You Are?

How Often Do You Only Think Of Yourself?

Are You Optimistic or The Team Pessimist?

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