On becoming a Leader:  Encourage the Heart

On becoming a Leader: Encourage the Heart

Written by Bevin Theodore Anyone can be a leader. All it takes is a passion for extraordinary results. But deciding to be an exemplary leader is only the first step to becoming one. So how will YOU do it? In “The Leadership Challenge,” James M. Kouzes and Barry Z....
Tracie L. Springer, M.Ed.

Tracie L. Springer, M.Ed.

Tracie L. Springer is the founder/Executive Director of Dress for Success Allentown, PA affiliate where women are empowered to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work...
Are You the Owl – the Wisest Bird in the Office Forest?

Are You the Owl – the Wisest Bird in the Office Forest?

In this last of a four part series of blogs on DISC behavioral styles, we will take a closer look at a style that often challenges the patience of the faster moving high D Bulls and high I Tigers.  If there are rules of the forest the high C Correct/Compliant will...
On becoming a Leader:  Encourage the Heart

On becoming a leader: Enable Others to Act

Written by Bevin Theodore Anyone can be a leader. All it takes is a passion for extraordinary results. But deciding to be an exemplary leader is only the first step to becoming one. So how will YOU do it? In “The Leadership Challenge,” James M. Kouzes and Barry Z....
Are You the Office Lamb Who Herds the Team to Harmony?

Are You the Office Lamb Who Herds the Team to Harmony?

We have all experienced the pain of ineffective conversations – that sinking feeling that if only we had chosen different words or a different behavior in communicating our message. In part one and two of this four part series, we explored the extrovert styles of the...
Are You the Life of the Party?  The Tiger in the Office Tank?

Are You the Life of the Party? The Tiger in the Office Tank?

Remember that person who you just “don’t get” from Part 1 (Are You the Bull in the China Shop/Office) of this 4 part series on behavioral styles. Well, here is a new behavioral style who may be a challenge for you or may actually be your style....
On becoming a Leader:  Encourage the Heart

On becoming a leader: Challenge the Process

Written by Bevin Theodore Anyone can be a leader. All it takes is a passion for extraordinary results. But deciding to be an exemplary leader is only the first step to becoming one. So how will YOU do it? In “The Leadership Challenge,” James M. Kouzes and Barry Z....
Are you the BULL in the China Shop/Office?

Are you the BULL in the China Shop/Office?

Written by Jane Wells Schooley Who is that person that you just “don’t get”?  Name the type of behavior that just drives you crazy.  When this person enters a meeting, you just silently (or not so silently) groan.  Ever hear yourself say,...

On becoming a leader: Inspire a Shared Vision

Written by Bevin Theodore Anyone can be a leader. All it takes is a passion for extraordinary results. But deciding to be an exemplary leader is only the first step to becoming one. So how will YOU do it? In “The Leadership Challenge,” James M. Kouzes and Barry Z....