Find Yourself a Sparring Partner

Find Yourself a Sparring Partner

Find yourself some sparring partners! Not the kind like in Rocky or the one in the boxing ring, not the sparring partner you go at in that way. Find someone who will come into your office or conference room and help you to think about and strategize...
Clarity is a Trap

Clarity is a Trap

“Clarity is a trap.” These are words recently spoken by Service Express’ Senior Human Resources Director in the UK, Kim Randers, and they really resonated with me.    In my last blog, Chaos Creates Clarity, I talked about how through chaos...
Chaos Creates Clarity

Chaos Creates Clarity

Recently I was watching a  documentary  on Steven Spielberg. It was interesting as it went through all the movies he’s made. It sounded like things were a bit out of control at times. They described one movie where some challenges came up unexpectedly, and...
Reverse Role Models

Reverse Role Models

What can you learn from observing people or companies you don’t want to be like?   I’ve experienced a number of reverse role models, especially early in my career, and have learned many lessons on what NOT to do!   Before Service Express, I worked...
Thinking Strategically vs. Tactically

Thinking Strategically vs. Tactically

Leaders, it’s early February; hopefully, you’ve done your goal setting. You should be doing vision talks with your team members and thinking about where you’re going in 2023 and beyond.    Now it’s time to set back, gut-check...