Leadership

Leveraging Summertime thinkin’ [Friday Leadership Tip]

“People don’t notice whether it’s winter or summer when they’re happy.” –  Anton Checkov It’s true isn’t it? When we are doing what we love and feel like we’re making a big difference, we feel great, no matter the season. Still though…I love this time of year!  Vacations, barbeques, trips to the beach and lots […]

freedom

Creating Freedom in Our Lives as Leaders [Friday Leadership Tip]

As we approach the 4th of July holiday, and are looking forward to our celebrations, we’ll be reminded of how the United States won its independence, and freedom. As I turned on the news today, I heard the word independence used a lot in reference to the vote that the citizens of Great Britain just […]

moving

Head into Summer on a Strong Note [Friday Leadership Tip]

Hard to believe it’s Memorial Day weekend already, isn’t it?  We’re shifting into the Summer months – moving from the 16/17 performance season to our summer festivals & pops concerts, making the last big pushes to end fiscal years in the black, going to conferences, celebrating graduations and taking some much needed vacations. For some, […]

Lesson

A Key Lesson for Success in Any Field

“Wow – you are so passionate about what you do!  I can tell you’ve really found your calling in life!” This is probably the best compliment I could ever receive. To know that I am living in such a way that my passion and love for what I do shines through, is truly gratifying. I […]

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How To Create Clarity In Our Busy Lives [Friday Leadership Tip]

“You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in EACH moment” – Henry David Thoreau When things get busy and exciting like they are for me, it’s easy for the days and weeks to just FLY by, and sometimes that can create stress for us – especially if we […]