Often times great ideas come from a combination of two existing items or ideas. Such is the case with Audvisor. Call it Pandora for the spoken word. Imagine some of the top speakers and experts on topics like your career, leadership, personal development, relationship building, serving Customers, and many more, available on your phone or

Some of the most powerful things in life are simple. Such is the case with encouragement. People are more productive, more focused and more successful in a positive and supportive environment than in a negative one. And we can help create that environment by being more encouraging. John Adair wrote, “Praise and recognition based on

In some ways, the title says it all. I’ve been observing the increasing struggle for organizations and individual leaders who lead others who are in a different time zone or country, rather than a down-the-hall office for a long time. And for several years I have been leading a remote team as well. All of

As leaders we are in the influence business. Think about it – while it might be desirable and make our lives easier, we can’t make anyone do anything. (At least not for very long and without there being unintended consequences.) If we as leaders can’t control others, we must influence or persuade them. Without question,

If you are a new leader, a leader of leaders, or responsible for leadership development in your organization, STOP. Because what I’m about to announce is for YOU. Over 5 years ago, Guy Harris and I introduced the Bud to Boss Workshop. Just over 4 years ago, we released the bestselling book, From Bud to

This book is written by Cheryl Bachelder, the CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., so you might think of it as a typical CEO leadership book. Think again. Yes, this book talks a bit about Cheryl’s back story; which is interesting. And it talks about the significant improvement she and her leadership team have brought