Make a Difference

This week I interviewed Kim Ervin, Executive Director of HR for Heartland Food Corp. I asked her why she was speaking at the upcoming Inspiring Women Conference, next month in Naperville, IL.  Kim said that she hopes when women hear her story they will be encouraged...

Two Leadership Leasons from Steve Jobs

When Steve Jobs first resigned from Apple Computer some were shocked others were expecting the move.  Steve had been battling cancer for several years and many suspected that the day would come when he’d have to step down. People close to him said that his...

Keynote Speaker Questions Why Managers Do Not Use the Power of Affirmations

What do you think of when you hear the word affirmation? Reinforcement, contributions, confirmation and typical words that come to mind. When you hear the word affirmation do you think of this word on the personal level or the business level. When I asked people this...