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076: Leading with What You’ve Got [Podcast]

076: Leading with What You’ve Got [Podcast]

A few years ago I took a leadership position at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Not in so many words I was told, “You have no money, no people, and no resources, but congratulations, you are in charge.” When I speak to leaders at all levels, I get the...

072: I Work My Day Job to Fund My Dream Job [Podcast]

072: I Work My Day Job to Fund My Dream Job [Podcast]

If I asked you what you were working toward, could you tell me? A recent conversation startled me. A very bright and well educated man I was coaching told me of his dream to start a non-profit to help stamp out illiteracy. He had a true heart for those who were held...

069: Four Reasons to Grow Your Personal Brand [Podcast]

069: Four Reasons to Grow Your Personal Brand [Podcast]

I am the kind of person you likes to hide. I would rather not have myself out there to be seen by all. I would rather do my job and go home. (Or at least that is how I was.) The idea of developing a personal brand has always felt like me selling myself, and a little...

059: Five Ways to Deal with Office Politics [Podcast]

059: Five Ways to Deal with Office Politics [Podcast]

Office politics creates more personal frustration than work and work schedules will ever create. Today I will share five ways to deal with office politics - five practical things you can do not matter how nasty the situation. While I doubt there are any big secrets...

050: Finding Your Why [Podcast]

050: Finding Your Why [Podcast]

Finding your why? We might also say finding our mission or finding our purpose. But I like “finding your why.” The WHY gets to the core of things. Why do you do what you do? What would you do if you were really driven by your why? Photo courtesy of Flickr/Creative...