Leadership

Leadership Nampa is a program designed and facilitated by the Nampa Chamber of Commerce to help develop informed, committed and qualified leaders. Now in its 18th consecutive year, the program develops leadership individually, while leadership program participants learn about city business and civic leadership and the city's economic history. Read More

I have been speaking to MBA and EMBA classes at the Fudan/MIT joint programs in Shanghai since 2007, working with multiple classes of MBS/EMBA students who have completed over 200 talent profiles. Read More

A big "thank you" to Team Dynamics Expert Whit Mitchell for his webinar presentation on what it takes to build a dynamic, elite and winning team. Whit shared his thinking and methodologies on three of the seven key traits that are found in every elite team - Talent, Trust and Coaching.  Read More

"Cultural Transformation" is a big deal in the business world right now.  Chalk it up to several factors: a) An aging executive and middle-management base 2) the continued compressed economy and 3) a massive influx of technology that empowers buyers.  All three factors are causing companies to re-think their business models, their marketing plans - and their internal culture.  Read More

At some point in life, each of us aspires to greatness. Not a greatness defined by others, but a purpose that each of us feels deep within. Something or someone impacts us in a way that makes us respond,  Read More

Maryanna Young, my good friend and publisher, was recently honored at the IBR’s Women of the Year event. The Idaho Business Review recognizes women in business and annually applauds them, from public, private and charitable business sectors, giving credence to work ethic, innovation and balance.  Read More

I am proud to be associated with such great people! Our CEO Ron Price, along with other accomplished men and women who exemplify a commitment to excellence, were honored with the Bud Bowers Blue Diamond Award in January.  Read More

I was very honored to have my new book, Bumper Sticker Leadership: One-Liner Wisdom on Life and Business, featured in the Business Book Review section of Business Lexington. Thank you Paul Sanders for writing about the book!  Read More

My newest book, Bumper Sticker Leadership: One-Liner Wisdom on Life and Business, grew out of some gentle kidding from my consultant friends because I always seemed to have a quote to sum up any problem or situation. I took some of my favorite short quotes, or “bumper stickers,” and created this book.   Read More

A special thanks to Imelda Butler for her timely and insightful webinar, Crossing the Rubicon. The seven steps she presented for writing your own strategy are very timely as we draw close to the end of 2011 and look forward to a new year! Read More