Leadership | Lauren Schieffer, Motivational Speaker

“Are You A “Do As I Say” Leader?”

by Lauren Schieffer | Apr 29, 2025 | Leadership, Leadership Development

The Colonel often said, “Don’t tell your team what kind of leader you are. They won’t follow you because of what you say. Show them what kind of leader you are in your attitude and your behaviors. They will watch and follow you because of what you do.” I believe there...

Do You Have To Have The Spotlight?

by Lauren Schieffer | Apr 22, 2025 | Leadership, Leadership Development

No one steps into leadership because they want to be relegated to the background. Most people who seek, or are comfortable with leadership enjoy being out in front and in the spotlight. But, it is not always an effective leadership quality. The Colonel said to me,...

How Do You Treat Those Who Can’t Do Anything For You? Others Are Watching

by Lauren Schieffer | Apr 18, 2025 | Leadership, Leadership Development

Dad believed the measure of a human being is, in large part, how they treat the people who can’t do anything for them. The Colonel said, “People will be watching you. They will measure your character by the way you treat those who report to you.” It’s easy to treat...

Do You Say “Yes” Just Because It’s Easier?

by Lauren Schieffer | Apr 8, 2025 | Leadership, Leadership Development

Anyone who has taken on the responsibility of parenting children understands that it involves a great deal of saying “no.” As my two children grew into adulthood, I can’t count how many times I have said no to something, battled the emotion, the arguments, the...

Do You Give Your Team Something To Work On, Or Something To Work Toward?

by Lauren Schieffer | Apr 1, 2025 | Leadership, Leadership Development

While every organization needs both, there is a profound difference between managers and leaders. The Colonel was adamant about that difference. Dad said, “A manager will give you something to work on. A leader will give you something to work toward.” I believe he was...

Are You Willing To Start Where You Are?

by Lauren Schieffer | Mar 25, 2025 | integrity, kinetic, Lauren Ann Schieffer, Lauren Schieffer, Law of the Garbage Truck, Leadership, Leadership Development, Olathe, Pick Your Battles, reputation, speaker, work first

I think at one time or another, every child dreams of being famous. I certainly did. (I wanted to be a theater and film star.) Few actually achieve global name recognition, and many who do are not leaders in any way. The good news is being a significant leader doesn’t...

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