Why It’s Time To Take The Doors off the C-Suite

Why It’s Time To Take The Doors off the C-Suite

I remember wishing many years ago that I could be a fly on the wall in the C-Suite meetings in order to better understand how and why decisions were made. When I finally got into the C-Suite, I realized that the way executives made decisions required a new level of...
How to be a Memorable Networker

How to be a Memorable Networker

When you prepare to meet with someone, do you plan for an outcome or are you in the moment? Sometimes having a plan going into a conversation helps to ground you and ensure you get what you need from that interaction. This can avoid frustration for a person who...
Three Things CEOs Do to Make Their Year Successful

Three Things CEOs Do to Make Their Year Successful

As I looked around the table at the amazing talent I had assembled for learning about the North America Quality Group, I realized I had a BIG problem. They were all respected subject matter experts, but they lacked leadership and influence skills. Normally I would...
How to be a Memorable Networker

The Three Languages of Leadership

My family and I were vacationing in Nice, France three years ago. I had the responsibility of checking us into the hotel because I spoke French. As I listened intently to the check in process, I was a bit nervous to ensure I understood them as well as formulating a...
Three Ways Leaders Challenge the Status Quo

Three Ways Leaders Challenge the Status Quo

1970 Deb: Why is the Sky Blue?  Adult: Why do you ask so many questions? 1982 Deb: How will I use the Pythagorean Theorem in everyday life? Teacher: Can you see me after class, we have to get through this lesson! 2009 Deb: Shouldn’t this be our...