Communicate When There’s Turbulence

Communicate When There’s Turbulence

Understanding when turbulence is coming and communicating that to your team is important.    Recently, I was on a flight to the UK. As we took off, the pilot announced that we would experience turbulence over the ocean. They knew it would be a bit of a bumpy flight,...
Delegation Leads to Engagement

Delegation Leads to Engagement

When we talk about delegation as leaders, we often discuss what we want to give up and what tasks we want others to handle, freeing us to focus on different priorities.    Recently, during a conversation with one of our board members, Jill Bright, a...
Why Do You Want to Be A Leader?  

Why Do You Want to Be A Leader?  

Why do you want to be a leader? This is a question I often ask.    Recently, I had the opportunity to speak at the University of Michigan and in a leadership and coaching class. One of the first questions I asked was, “Why do you want to be a...
Flexibility & Experience Over Performance

Flexibility & Experience Over Performance

What gets measured gets done! I love this phrase; I’m a huge fan of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). At Service Express, we have a robust performance measurement system. We look at things on a global scale, by country, region, office, and right down to the...
Prioritize Progress

Prioritize Progress

We’re at the end of the first quarter; it’s time to reassess what we worked on in the first quarter and prepare for the second. Where did we succeed? What did we learn? How did we fail forward? Ask yourself these questions and figure out what to focus on...
Consistency & Discipline

Consistency & Discipline

Let’s talk about consistency! Last week, I discussed the importance of Finding Time for Fitness. For me, a morning workout is part of my routine, and it sets my mindset for the day ahead.    Now that we’re into March and daylight savings...