The New Normal: What should we STOP, CONTINUE, or START?
Now that there is some control over Covid-19, we are faced with the new realities. It is evident that the old workplace we knew pre-Covid is dead, not to be…
Irritated by Ankle-High Waves
While visiting my son and his family who live on Oahu, my husband and I walked the Hukilau Beach in the morning sun. The walk is invigorating. The water is…
Broken Things and Breakthroughs
This quote spoke to me: We all have broken things. Perhaps it is the grace by which we handle them that helps us through. Breakdowns in all areas of life…
Dissecting The Founder
I found the movie, The Founder, an interesting study in personalities. If you have not taken the time to watch it, the movie is the story of Ray Kroc and…
The Stick
Stick, Carrot or F2F? Employees can be motivated by a stick. A boss might use a stick, such as warning, "If you don't do this, you'll be fired,” in order…
The Power of Personality
As a Leader, Do You Comprehend the Power of Personality? Artists, painters, clothing designers, web designers, and many other professions need to understand the color pallet to be terrific at…
How Do You Handle Rejection?
Are you a classical music lover? I know it is hard to compete with the Beatles, Neil Diamond, Gladys Knight, or popular rap artists like Jay-Z, Kanye West or Eminem.…
Ego + Humility
Ego + Humility = Charismatic Leader - Really? Ego plus humility equals a charismatic leader sounds like an oxymoron. However it is true. To be a charismatic leader you need to have a…
Creative Tension Can Make You More Productive
Creative Tension? Or Tension Stress? A Time For Results Time Management Tip Many executives and futurists are saying that the world is experiencing another paradigm shift. A paradigm is a…
Savvy Leadership Acumen
Savvy Leadership Acumen Karla Brandau presents at 24th Annual SHRM Atlanta Conference Atlanta, GA (April 4, 2014) – Be the leader people CHOOSE to follow with the principles taught by…