orbergld

21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

Law #1 – The Law of the Lid I am working with a group on developing their leadership skills. One of the activities I am having them do is to read through and provide their insights to each chapter of the book 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell. This series of post providesContinue reading “21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership”

Not Everyone Is A Leader

“Ever wonder how some people make it so far up the leadership ranks? People are promoted into leadership roles every day who have no business being there.” INC Magazine, Sept 22, 2021 These are the first 2 lines of an article from Inc. Magazine, and it resonated with me. In my many years of education andContinue reading “Not Everyone Is A Leader”

The Beginning of Leadership?

My youngest grandson started 4K kindergarten. This is a half day program that gets the kids used to having a little more structure, teaches good socialization and they begin the journey into formal education. He is a quiet one, the youngest of three boys and he seemed so young going off to school. However, heContinue reading “The Beginning of Leadership?”

Know Your Purpose!

Quite a few years ago my wife came home from her work as a nurse at the hospital and told me about how she delivered a baby (she worked Labor and Delivery) because the doctor didn’t get there in time. She would tell other stories of how she cared for patients, many at their worstContinue reading “Know Your Purpose!”

Do We Need to Teach “People Skills”?

Do we need to teach “people skills” to people? Many companies provide the needed technical skills to the average employee. Skills they have determined will help them be successful. However, “people skills” are not always offered. I once asked a senior Human Resource Executive how they train their newly promoted managers to be effective peopleContinue reading “Do We Need to Teach “People Skills”?”

Specific Feedback

We all need specific feedback! The other day my wife and our 4-year-old granddaughter were coloring together. My wife said, “You did a good job.” My granddaughter smiled, then asked, “what did I do a good job doing?” When I heard this interaction, it reminded me we all need feedback, both positive and negative, butContinue reading “Specific Feedback”

It is What It Is..but does it have to be?

“It is what it is”. Over the last couple of years, I seem to be hearing this statement more and more often. People describe a situation, in which many times they are not entirely satisfied, then they say, “well, it is what it is”. I have even heard it in several television shows lately. So,Continue reading “It is What It Is..but does it have to be?”

A Commitment To Be Better

We are now almost 60 days into 2021. This past week I asked a dozen or so people, (friends, colleagues, people I know), if they have kept up with their New Year resolutions so far. About half laughed and scoffed, and said they were just trying to “make it” right now. That 2020 “kicked theirContinue reading “A Commitment To Be Better”

Is there more than one way to eat toast?

I am having breakfast this morning with my two granddaughters. It is a delightful time of interesting conversation, especially from the viewpoint of 2 and 4-year-old. We had eggs, toast, and a candy bracelet for dessert! The 2-year-old picks up her slice of toast and starts eating it from the middle. Right in the middle! Continue reading “Is there more than one way to eat toast?”

A Change in Process

Much of the time I purchase my gas at Walmart. Quick, convenient, and I do it without thinking…slide the credit card in, slide it out, follow the prompts on screen, pump the gas. Automatic. But the last 2 times it did not read my card. It got me a little frustrated because I thought somethingContinue reading “A Change in Process”