Leading Edge: Powerful Strategies for Taking Charge

Powerful Strategies for Taking Charge Don’t Settle for Anything Less From the book Today Matters, I would like to share with you two attributes that changed the way I operate in both my business and personal life. The first attribute is in Chapter 7 – Today’s THINKING Gives Me an Advantage. Have you ever acted…

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Leading Edge: A Millennial’s Approach to Advice

A Millennial’s Approach to Advice Have you ever heard anything like, “you should do…”  “Let me tell you…” “If you want my advice I would…” “In my opinion…” “You can’t do…” As a millennial, it can feel like you are getting unsolicited advice at every turn, especially if you are a mom with two kids…

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Leading Edge: Never Looking Back

In August of 2014, I joined the John Maxwell Team, and my life has never been the same! Back in 2007, I was given my first official leadership role; I was chosen to be the lead instructor of one of the professional development programs offered by my employer, the Samsung Human Resources Development Center.  In…

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Leading Edge: Never Looking Back

In August of 2014, I joined the John Maxwell Team, and my life has never been the same! Back in 2007, I was given my first official leadership role; I was chosen to be the lead instructor of one of the professional development programs offered by my employer, the Samsung Human Resources Development Center.  In…

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Real Stories, Real Success:
Getting Clear and Leaving Corporate

   Andy Hall spent years in the corporate world, finding that he increasingly felt frustrated and stuck in environments where leadership and personal values weren’t practiced in accordance with his beliefs. In 2013, when he became aware of how the John Maxwell Team could support his desired transition from the corporate world to full-time…

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Leading Edge: If you want to be inspired, play the Leadership Game for Teens

Recently, I had an opportunity to play the Leadership Game for Teens at a summer basketball camp held at the YMCA of Kanawha Valley, West Virginia.  Boys and girls—ages 8-14 attended the camp to learn basketball skills and play games. Mixed in between the games were learning opportunities—such as CPR—all with the intent to provide…

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Leading Edge: Students of Value Adding Value

Having been an educator for over 23 years, I recently found myself at a crossroads.  After years in the public school system as a teacher, trainer, mentor, and public education advocate, I felt I needed a change.  I had become complacent in a career that was once fulfilling and rewarding, yet challenging and full of…

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