Lessons from The Leadership Compass
It's been said there are three rules for developing good leaders, but unfortunately no one knows what they are! The misconceptions of what makes a great leader have caused many organizations to choose leaders based on stage performance, confidence, passion for personal achievement and other personality [...]
Foster+Fathom “Best of the Road” 2013 – PLACES
2013 was full of "road trips" - first-time stops at some new places on the map as well as return visits to some of my favorite locales. Each of them was another interesting journey all its own. Sacred Ground: The 9-11 Memorial in New York [...]
Foster+Fathom “Best of the Road” 2013 – FACES
One of the best things about 2013 was the many faces I met along the road. Whether at work or play, some amazing people touched my life and made this year one to remember. (l-r) ABC News Channel 10 Reporter Bob Lawrence featured my "Full-Throttle [...]
Foster+Fathom “Best of the Road” 2013: A Day in Dealey Plaza
It's not often you get a chance to be part of something truly historic. I had that opportunity earlier this year on Nov. 22. in a place named Dealey Plaza. It's a location I know well. Some of you might not know that I spent many years [...]
Foster+Fathom “Best of the Road” 2013 – INFLUENCE
Another year is nearly done, so it's the time to look back and reflect on the amazing adventures, incredible people and inspiring moments we experienced in 2013. Influence was a running theme throughout this year; from working with organizations and individuals on business strategies, facilitating team building events, speaking [...]
MPI spotlights the “Full-Throttle Leadership Ride”
The Full-Throttle Leadership Ride is MPI's "First Thing" feature in this month's issue of The Meeting Professional magazine. Check it out!
Tide for Troops: a small idea delivers a BIG piece of home
"Can I get a Roll Tide?" Justin Crisler loves the Alabama Crimson Tide. He chose to express his team spirit on social media, so the Huntsville man created the Facebook page, "Can I get a Roll Tide?" featuring a photo of a simple red t-shirt [...]
Bikers: Why We Ride? It’s Who We Are
Last week a friend of mine lost her Dad. I didn't know Andy Garner, but his daughter, Blair, is a colleague, a friend and a daily breath of fresh air around the office. To show our love and support for the family, everyone from work attended the memorial service. [...]
Activate Your Goodness through Leadership!
My friend, Alison Kieckhafer, CMP, is on to something BIG! When she assumed the presidency of the Meeting Professionals International Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter earlier this year, Alison chose a powerful theme for her term; "Activate Your Goodness." She has personally challenged all 800+ chapter members [...]
Going flat out doesn’t mean you’re on the right road!
Back home from the "Full-Throttle Leadership Ride" and already had the opportunity to present a session on "Passion, Power & Purpose" based on my 13,000-mile solo motorcycle ride along the perimeter of the US to raise funds and awareness for America's military through a great [...]