Conscious Discipline

The teachers at the Montessori Schools are working their magic to teach the children about conscious discipline (consciousdiscipline.com)  and adapting techniques to redirect negative behavior into positive outcomes. According to the … [Read more...]

When Words Ring Hollow

Effective leaders inspire through action, and not words. We should leave inspired rhetoric to the poets and the evangelists. The rest of us must lead by example. The old adage 'do as I do, not as I say' rings true. Time to roll up those sleeves … [Read more...]

A Culture of Appreciation

The Brazilian Executives flew home after a week at The University of Tampa. Their busy schedule was filled with classes, company visits, and a boat tour of the Port of Tampa. The week was topped off by a lavish banquet to celebrate their … [Read more...]

The Office Bully

As new talent joins the organization, the old guard is threatened. As a default, the 'lifers' have a tendency to pull rank, to establish who is boss and to squish any iota of enthusiasm from the new, motivated people. "This is how we do things … [Read more...]