Bula! No, I don’t have a coronavirus. Or any other physical malady. Just an urge. To be quiet for a bit. Which includes being more careful about what I consume. Catching up on some much-needed reading, polishing some workshops I’ve been working on, writing and avoiding the panic-driven hysteria as much as possible. I’ll be … Quiet Time & And A Big Announcement – Season 2020, Episode 15 Read More » The post Quiet Time & And A Big Announcement – Season 2020, Episode 15 appeared first on Grow Great.
Mike Ehrmantraut, the cleanup guy in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, asks soon-to-be-known as Saul Goodman attorney, Jimmy McGill… “Are you still morally flexible?” I’m not including the word “still” because I’m going to assume the best. That you’re morally inflexible, unwilling to do just anything for a buck. Jimmy became Saul Goodman because … Are You Morally Flexible? – Season 2020, Episode 14 Read More » The post Are You Morally Flexible? – Season 2020, Episode 14 appeared first on Grow Great.
I officially entered the workforce when I was 16. Unofficially I had been working summers for at least 3 years prior. I’d hear managers and business owners complain about how hard it was to find “good people.” Initially, I understood “good people” to mean people who were reliable. That was about it. Would they show … Attracting & Hiring Willing People – Season 2020, Episode 13 Read More » The post Attracting & Hiring Willing People – Season 2020, Episode 13 appeared first on Grow Great.
“A good speech should be like a woman’s skirt; long enough to cover the subject and short enough to create interest.” – Winston S. Churchill Sir Winston had a way with words. That’s for sure. Many bosses and leaders regularly address their team. Most of the time, these presentations or speeches are delivered during rather … Speaking To Your Team For Higher Performance – Season 2020, Episode 12 Read More » The post Speaking To Your Team For Higher Performance – Season 2020, Episode 12 appeared first on Grow Great.
“When a resolute young fellow steps up to the great bully, the world, and takes him boldly by the beard, he is often surprised to find it comes off in his hand, and that it was only tied on to scare away the timid adventurers.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Age and experience have taught me … Your Fears Don’t Care – Season 2020, Episode 11 Read More » The post Your Fears Don’t Care – Season 2020, Episode 11 appeared first on Grow Great.
As much as I love the anonymous quote — “Everything is hard until it’s easy” — there’s a powerful way to move forward toward an accomplishment. Make it so easy you can’t avoid doing it. There’s lots of ancient wisdom about tackling a task by breaking it down into smaller tasks. Hence the idea expressed … Make It So Easy You Can’t Avoid Doing It – Season 2020, Episode 9 Read More » The post Make It So Easy You Can’t Avoid Doing It – Season 2020, Episode 9 appeared first on Grow Great.
Earlier in the week, I had a conversation with somebody and I recorded my side of it because it felt like the conversation was going in a direction where I thought you could benefit. I edited it into some material that I hope encourages and inspires you. Enjoy this special Friday episode of the podcast. … True Confessions: A Conversation With Me – Season 2020, Episode 10 Read More » The post True Confessions: A Conversation With Me – Season 2020, Episode 10 appeared first on Grow Great.
Happy Valentine’s Day. I know. An odd thing for business. But not really. All business is comprised of both head and heart. Well, to be fair and accurate — it’s all head stuff. Brain stuff. That’s where all the heart stuff happens. We tend to think of it in more simplistic terms though. Head is … Valentine’s Day: Heart Stuff Isn’t Just For Romance – Season 2020, Episode 7 Read More » The post Valentine’s Day: Heart Stuff Isn’t Just For Romance – Season 2020, Episode 7 appeared first on Grow Great.
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop The return we get – let’s start out thinking about ourselves because that’s what we tend to do anyway (put ourselves first) – from kindness is immeasurable. Never mind the benefit we can provide to others. Then why is compassion so rare? … Compassion: The Missing Link – Season 2020, Episode 6 Read More » The post Compassion: The Missing Link – Season 2020, Episode 6 appeared first on Grow Great.
We came across this rule that Arnold Schwarzenegger had about complaining. It sparked the conversation. Hopefully, you can benefit from our discussion. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin • Connect With Randy On Linkedin We encourage you to contact us. Feedback, suggestions, criticisms, […] The post No Complaining Zone (Solutions Only, Please!) appeared first on GROW GREAT.
Thank you for watching or listening to our show. We wish you and your family (and your team at work) the happiest Thanksgiving Holiday ever! Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin • Connect With Randy On Linkedin We encourage you to contact us. […] The post Happy Thanksgiving 2025 appeared first on GROW GREAT.
Leadership is: a. Influence b. A focus on others c. Doing for others what they can’t do for themselves It’s the belief in the power of one person to make a difference. For somebody. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin • Connect […] The post Making A Difference For Somebody appeared first on GROW GREAT.
We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret or disappointment. -Jim Rohn Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin • Connect With Randy On Linkedin We encourage you to contact us. Feedback, suggestions, criticisms, insights, […] The post Pick Your Pain: Discipline or Regret? appeared first on GROW GREAT.
Robert Hiett is the Executive Director of the Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments. He’s also an expert at helping municipalities leverage A.I. Email: rhiett@ucpcog.org https://substack.com/@roberthiett https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberthiett Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin • Connect With Randy On Linkedin We encourage you […] The post Artificial Intelligence In City Government appeared first on GROW GREAT.
Your normal day is someone’s dream…so be thankful every day! Gratitude is always the path forward. Ships That Don’t Come In is a song Lisa mentions in today’s show. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin • Connect With Randy On Linkedin We […] The post Be Thankful Every Day appeared first on GROW GREAT.
Micah Gaudet is the Deputy City Manager for the City of Maricopa, Arizona. He’s also an expert in the use of AI for municipal government. He joins us today to deepen our understanding of the potential of artificial intelligence in our daily work. Find Micah in Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micahgaudet/ Here are the links to […] The post Micah Gaudet: Levering Artificial Intelligence appeared first on GROW GREAT.
Your greatest weapon is your mind. Train it to see opportunities, not obstacles. That quote prompted today’s conversation. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin • Connect With Randy On Linkedin We encourage you to contact us. Feedback, suggestions, criticisms, insights, and experiences are […] The post See Opportunities, Not Obstacles appeared first on GROW GREAT.
Lisa shares how Don, her husband, reminded her of one role leaders fulfill. Enjoy! Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin • Connect With Randy On Linkedin We encourage you to contact us. Feedback, suggestions, criticisms, insights, and experiences are welcomed. Thank you for […] The post Leaders Are Complacency Disrupters appeared first on GROW GREAT.
In this episode of Grow Great, we explore why self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s leadership fuel. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin • Connect With Randy On Linkedin We encourage you to contact us. Feedback, suggestions, criticisms, insights, and experiences are welcomed. Thank you […] The post Leading Well: The Power of Self-Care appeared first on GROW GREAT.
Goal setting, as Lisa and I define it, relies on crafting a plan, then executing it. Along the way, we have to make adjustments while remaining patient enough to be comfortable not knowing every step necessary. This is all part of the quest to be high performers. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check […] The post Goal Setting Your Way Toward High-Performance: What’s Your Ideal Outcome? appeared first on GROW GREAT.