MOR Associates
Influencing, Not Manipulating
What’s the difference between influence and manipulation? A great discussion in a recent MOR workshop. An astute cohort member said it’s about intent.
Leadership and Bingo
I volunteer as a bingo caller at my church. During a recent game, my mind meandered to how a good bingo caller is similar to being a good leader.
Aspiring To Lead Like Ted Lasso
I am a huge Ted Lasso fan. It was so refreshing to see a show achieve success with a leader that was kind, ethical, humane, caring, and funny.
Do You Feel Like an Imposter?
The first time a coachee confessed to Imposter Syndrome I was puzzled. This person was accomplished, well-educated, and successful.
Dueling Identities
July 3, 1776, they considered themselves British citizens. The next day, they declared themselves independent Americans. What a shift in identity.
Advice from 2023 Commencement Speeches
It’s graduation time. I’ve “mined” graduation speeches for “golden nuggets” as we each take stock of where we are on our own journey.
Broken Things
Have you had a week where everything seems to be going wrong? We must change the situation by putting one foot in front of the next to solve it.
Developing Passion and Upskilling
There have been times when my work started to feel stale less engaging. Learning a new skill or tackling a new challenge helped reignite my spark.
Conserving Willpower is Not Easy
It is hard for me to keep a New Year’s Resolution. Why is that? We have a limited supply of willpower and need to best use it.
You 2.0 Could Be on the Horizon
Think about your Desired Future State. Don’t settle, have it really be a transformation. This is your 2.0 “version” you should set sight on.
The In-Between or Transition Time
I have been thinking about the space in between change; that transition time from the “old” to the “new.” It could be from setting a goal or practicing a new habit.
Begin Again
As I’ve completed major projects, gone through big events, or understood new responsibilities, I’ve often said two words to myself: “Begin again.”
I Believe in You
These transformational words are common in leadership journeys. Often, it’s parents who believed. It could also be a colleague or a friend, like you.
I Grieve and I Appreciate
My father recently passed away after struggling with Parkinson’s & COPD. As I was on this journey, I realized the importance of leading with empathy.
Use Intention to Drive Ongoing Professional Development
I reflected on my graduation from the MOR program and wondered how to keep that energy going? What are some specific things you can start doing today.
Tuesday Reading: Developing a Practice, One Tuesday at a Time
I wrote these essays to help new leaders as they began their leadership journeys. They were also valuable to more experienced leaders.
Leading From Wherever You Are
At first, the prospect of leaving management was concerning. What would it mean for my career prospects? What would happen to my current team?
Your Employees Are Still In Charge – What Do You Do Now?
With unemployment low, turnover high, and job openings plentiful, what should we be doing to ensure that we have, and keep, the people we need for both operational and strategic activities?
I Resolve
I suggest that you begin by changing your nomenclature. Instead of speaking and thinking about resolutions, begin to speak and think about commitments you willingly make to yourself. Why?
First Impressions
College is perhaps one of the biggest decisions many people make. The power of a first impression is real and on full display in the visiting process.