LEADERSHIP LAB

Aug 2, 20153 min read

Improve the Speed and Accuracy of Decision-Making

When parents counsel their children about decision-making, they typically boil it down to three words, “Make good choices.” It’s a pretty...

Jul 26, 20154 min read

Learning from Failure Leads to Success

At my college commencement ceremony, the speaker reminded us of something – that failure is inevitable. It happens to everyone. ...

Jul 6, 20153 min read

I'm Not Moving My Desk!

I was in my mid twenties when I faced my first challenge as an agent of change. I was the architect of a bold new initiative. Perhaps you...

Jun 28, 20153 min read

3 Ways to Breathe New Life into an Old Meeting

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. It’s the tale of two meetings. Collaboration is rewarding. True synergy is...

Jun 22, 20153 min read

3 Signs You're in Your Leadership Zone

It’s evident when the camera zooms in just after the putt drops into the cup. It’s that twinkle in the eye of the golfer. It’s a mixture...

Jun 15, 20152 min read

Millennials in the Workplace

InitiativeOne helps organizations breakthrough generational barriers in order to communicate effectively. Millennials are changing...

Jun 14, 20152 min read

3 Ways to Prepare for Leadership Storms

Last weekend I made a trip to the local auto parts store and picked up some wiper blades. I replaced the wiper blades on a beautiful...

Jun 7, 20152 min read

3 Ways to Prepare for Your Monday Marathon

It seems like everyone I know is running a race. The popularity of running marathons or half marathons is growing. Over 2 Million runners...

Jun 1, 20153 min read

Should I Go or Should I Stay?

I was enjoying a delicious meal at a restaurant last week. I had just begun to dive into an appetizer when I became an inadvertent...

May 24, 20152 min read

How do You Inspire Others?

While serving in one of my first leadership assignments, I learned some valuable lessons about what it means to inspire others. I was in...