The Leading Edge

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Years ago I went to a local chamber of commerce tradeshow. I walked around stopping at different booths and talked to several people. Some of them I knew and others were just acquaintances. Each conversation started more or less in the same way: “Hi, how are you?” or “Hi, how’s it going?” The typical response…

On a typical day, in any given office environment raucous laughter is hardly the norm. And even though intellectually we know the benefits of a good belly laugh we tend to shy away from it in that setting. Work is serious business. We don’t want to be disruptive. Frequent laughter might even be viewed by…

Hands-down, The Leadership Game—a tool exclusive to those on the John Maxwell Team—is my favorite resource to use when asked to help a team grow together, challenge itself, and plan for the future as a whole team. Why? What The Leadership Game Is The Leadership Game is fun! Most participants walk into the room unsure…