Leadership | Lauren Schieffer, Motivational Speaker

Are You Willing to do More?

by Lauren Schieffer | Mar 7, 2022 | Leadership, Leadership Development

The Colonel said, “Always do the ‘and then some kiddo,’ and your team will do the same.” “Just enough” is never enough. If you want your team to go the extra mile, they have to see that you are willing to go the extra mile first. The Colonel modeled this truth to his...

Do You Know Why They Should Follow You?

by Lauren Schieffer | Feb 24, 2022 | Leadership, Leadership Development

“If you can give them the WHY, kiddo – the what and the how are gonna follow naturally.” – The Colonel As we face what has been dubbed “The Great Resignation,” the necessity for existing employees to be engaged becomes increasingly imperative. The 20th-century...

Your Team is Watching Your Choices. Are You up to That Challenge?

by Lauren Schieffer | Feb 21, 2022 | Leadership, Leadership Development

“Your team will look to you for more than just how to do their jobs. In many ways, they will look to you for how to live their lives. You have to be up to that measure as well.” – The Colonel No leader is perfect. That would be an impossible standard to aspire...

How Do You Lead the Difficult?

by Lauren Schieffer | Feb 15, 2022 | Leadership, Leadership Development

“Sometimes those who most need to be led are the ones who are least inclined to follow. Ya gotta find a way to make it matter to them.” – The Colonel While it’s a normal and natural instinct to surround yourself with a team that thinks, believes, produces, and...

Are You Willing to Admit Mistakes?

by Lauren Schieffer | Feb 7, 2022 | Leadership, Leadership Development

“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 Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a prerequisite for leadership to always be right. If it were, there would be no...

Are You a Safety Net for Your Team?

by Lauren Schieffer | Jan 31, 2022 | Leadership, Leadership Development

What happens if they never try to do more than they believe they can? Here’s how to prevent that. 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. Unfortunately, I never took...

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