by ronalvesteffer | Oct 9, 2025 | Leadership
Here’s a great quote from Chris Voss, who wrote my favorite book on negotiation, Never Split the Difference. He says, “Emotions are leverage — stay calm but read and respond to the emotions of others.” I love that! I have to think about this all the time. I’m a...
by ronalvesteffer | Oct 2, 2025 | Leadership
Your investment level should determine your expectation level. I think this applies to so many things, both in personal life and in professional life. Recently, I completed an eight-mile run around Mackinac Island for the first time in 15 years. I used to...
by ronalvesteffer | Sep 25, 2025 | Leadership
I saw a great Tweet by David Allen, sharing excellent advice he once received: “Don’t tell me what to do. Tell me what I’m missing.” This is fantastic advice for leaders working with their teams. Often, we talk about not just giving out answers. When your team...
by ronalvesteffer | Sep 18, 2025 | Leadership
“You either see the obstacle or the opportunity.” That was a Tweet from Kevin DeShazo that really resonated with me. Perspective is a superpower, and a choice. At Service Express, I often say, “Run to the problems.” That’s how you build a...
by ronalvesteffer | Sep 11, 2025 | Leadership
Last week, I talked about The Power of Letting Go. This week, I want to talk about recovery. I watched the Billy Joel: And So It Goes documentary over the summer. It was a really interesting story. At one point, Billy Joel was eating at a restaurant and talking...