A mistaken thought that often occurs in people is they believe that leading is a noun and not a verb. Leadership is not the position but the action of the person. Leaders are always taking people somewhere better. Leaders are not static; if there is no journey there is no leadership!  Take action and move Read more about Leader is not a Noun…[…]

I worked at a convenience store out in Strafford, Missouri from 1994-1996, and I remember my old boss, Wayne, telling me, “Do more than what you get paid for and you will always get paid more.” My job there was simple, I was just a clerk, but I really took what Wayne said to heart. I Read more about Go the Extra Mile[…]

Leaders are action takers, they are initiators. They understand that they are responsible for moving people toward a greater goal. Good leaders must also understand that they cannot lead from above, they must lead with the people. Do something today that shows people that you are an action taker by “doing” not by “ordering”. When Read more about Leaders Are Action Takers[…]

Dealing with a child that’s throwing a temper tantrum is never fun, it’s also downright embarrassing when it’s done in public. So how do you handle this situation? The first thing that pops into our brains is to yell and scream at them. You must first understand 2 things about a child that is throwing Read more about Dealing with a Temper Tantrum[…]

Honest praise and recognition is a huge boost for your child’s self-esteem. Parents should know what their child’s strengths are and praise them often for accomplishments. Recognition from parents is the most important recognition kids want, so show them by displaying their pictures and paintings, their writing papers, their A+ homework papers, their stories and Read more about Recognition[…]