Why Fearless Leadership Matters

Why Fearless Leadership Matters

I am excited to support Flynn Heath Holt in the launch week of their newest publication, the Influence Effect. The following is a guest post from Diana Faison. I once attended a women’s conference that made me realize one very important lesson – I continue to be...
The Mentor’s Role as Champion Grower

The Mentor’s Role as Champion Grower

What do Clint Eastwood in the movie Million Dollar Baby, Tom Cruise in Jerry McGuire, and Denzel Washington in Remember the Titans—have in common?  They are all characters who supported and sought the best in others, even in their darkest hours. Growing champions...
Ensuring the Transfer of Learning

Ensuring the Transfer of Learning

There are many advantages to being raised on a farm. You learn a lot about how nature really works. Instead of watching milk come pouring out of a carton, you get to see it come squirting out of a cow. Before high-tech milking machines, milk made its way to your glass...
The Mentor’s Message: Model Authenticity

The Mentor’s Message: Model Authenticity

“You are Interstate Hotels and Resorts,” said Vice President Jill Kallmeyer at her all-managers conference. “So take personally every encounter with every guest and every associate. Your genuine passion is what attracts guests to our brand.” The words come from a...
The Mentor’s Message: Tell a Funny Story

The Mentor’s Message: Tell a Funny Story

Great mentors use effective humor, effectively. Fortunately, mentoring is not dependent on a comedic personality or most of us would be disqualified. But, knowing the construction of humor can sometimes turn a poor joke teller into someone who can bring an added sense...