By Jolinda Pullen Introduction: What does “being a disruptor” mean to you? In the work we do, a disruptor is someone who breaks patterns of behavior or action that just keeps going because that’s what everyone is used to. It’s the person who isn’t afraid to ask “why” or “what if”. A disruptor is like […]
By Kailey Bowser During this time of year, I feel a sort of inner shift happening as so many things are changing and shifting around me. Students are going back to school, people are adjusting to new schedules, and the weather is starting to cool. I begin putting away my summer clothes and bringing out […]
By Barb Ward from an interview with Gail Gumminger While much has changed, and will continue to change at a mind-boggling rate, there are some things that don’t change. One of those things is how we, as leaders, can help ourselves and our staff look at things from a new perspective. We are grappling with many new situations […]
BOUNDARIES HELP YOU FLOURISH Those who know me also know that I love a good gardening metaphor. As we begin the fall harvest, I can’t help but recall all the important steps and boundaries we create to arrive at a blissful bounty. The steps of gardening relate beautifully to the concept of boundaries in our personal […]
By Barb Ward As we head into the fall and winter seasons, it seems there is a lot of renewed talk about COVID-19 and what it will mean for our work and personal lives. For some, this brings feelings of manageable discomfort. For others, it invokes a sense of panic, of feeling incapable of coping […]
By Barb Ward If your organization is like most, the people within are constantly striving to do better, to be better, and to innovate better. So, how are you investing in your greatest asset – your people – to ensure they have the skills and support they need to help you reach those goals? A […]
Strategies for Effectively Maintaining Balance By Barb Ward September in Colorado has always been a favorite time of mine. The sky is bright blue, there’s a crispness in the air, mums are in full bloom, pumpkin spice is again a thing (whether you love or hate it!) and the leaves are just thinking about turning. […]
By Barb Ward It’s 2:30 a.m. and again, you are lying awake worrying about things that you can do nothing about. As you toss and turn, your anxiety increases to the level where you might as well get up, because sleep is no longer an option. If only you had control! This is a common […]
By Barb Ward from an interview with Gail Gumminger, Leadership Consultant There has been a staggering leadership deficit over the past several years, most pronounced when Covid-19 hit and lingering to the present. While organizations are beginning to find their way out, the impact of this deficit has left its indelible mark. According to a […]
By Laurie Cure I learned strategic planning the old-fashioned way: Conduct a comprehensive environmental analysis Complete a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) Develop strategies, actions, and tactics Operationalize through a scorecard Because I learned this way, it’s how I taught my grad students, and, for decades, implemented planning using this method. It’s a good process […]
