I recently heard a life coach mention that she would be the same person that she is today even if she hadn’t gone through her past traumatic experiences. I disagree. Respectfully, of course. While she might have her empathy, patience, and so many of the qualities that make her a good coach, she would not… Read More THE GREATEST LESSON IN LEADERSHIP I DIDN’T KNOW I NEEDED
Trying to choose just 3-5 values proved a difficult task for me as I looked over the long list of values. Is it completely necessary to choose? I’ll take all of them for $500, Alex. I found myself in a comparison loop, reading countless values statements from various brands and companies. Every statement seemed thoughtful,… Read More DO YOU KNOW YOUR CORE VALUES?
Culture is all around us. From the clothes that we wear, the music that we listen to, the accent of our words, and the art that we admire–for better or worse, we are the product of that which influences us. Similar to a country, the culture of a company is affected by many different aspects… Read More CULTIVATING AN IMPACTFUL COMPANY CULTURE
People often assume that I’m passionate about the Enneagram. I’m not. I’m passionate about caring for others well. I use the Enneagram as a tool to help improve interpersonal behaviors like communication, cooperation, and conflict resolution. My biggest hope is that the Enneagram will serve as a tool of insight, helping increase compassion for self… Read More 3 REASONS THE ENNEAGRAM IS A GREAT TOOL FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Take a minute to recall someone in your life that you would consider a great leader. What qualities come to mind? How did/do you feel after interacting with this person? Being a good leader does not require a specific personality type. In fact, according to the Enneagram, each person possesses gifts and skills that uniquely… Read More ACCORDING TO THE ENNEAGRAM WE ALL HAVE LEADERSHIP SUPERPOWERS
Most of us have been living under the assumption that all we need is more time. We dream of more time and all of the tasks we would be able to complete. Or the luxury that more time would afford toward things like rest and play. And then 2020 delivered, offering most of us more… Read More THE TRUTH ABOUT TIME
A new year always feels like a fresh start. Even the number 2020 brought about so much hope for people. 2020 will be a year of perfect vision. -some said. It’s a leap year; I’m going to leap. -others boasted. Now, at just a quarter of the way through our fresh year, here we are… Read More TO ALL THE LEADERS MAKING HARD & CARING DECISIONS
Anyone who has been a part of the hiring process knows how much pressure there is to finding the right person for the job. It’s not enough to simply find someone who can do the required tasks. No, hiring requires a more holistic approach–every individual must be vetted for things like experience, skills, growth and… Read More 3 CREATIVE AND BENEFICIAL WAYS TO FILTER INITIAL JOB APPLICANTS
It seems to be a trend for companies and organizations to ask for personality types on job applications. I understand that we are all excited about these typologies, and have found them beneficial in both our personal and professional lives. I am one such person. However, I would caution any organization against using personality type… Read More PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR PERSONALITY TYPOLOGY INFORMATION ON A JOB APPLICATION
Recently, I had the honor and privilege of being a guest on the Enduring Churches podcast with hosts and pastors Alan and Trent. We discussed the Enneagram–what it is, what it’s not and a brief explanation of each of the nine types. I always have so much fun talking about the Enneagram, a tool that… Read More ENNEAGRAM CONVO // EC PODCAST WITH PASTORS ALAN & TRENT