by wiadmin | Oct 24, 2019 | Adapt, Adjust, Be authentic, Conflict, Consistency, Courage, Healthy Culture, Ken Blanchard, Leadership, People process differently, Relationships, Transparency, Trust
I’ve noticed lately I no longer enjoy my walks with my rescue pup, Louie. It saddens me to share that publicly, but it is the truth—a truth I had to take time to explore and understand. I love to walk because I enjoy the outdoors and because it’s an excellent way for...
by wiadmin | Jan 23, 2018 | Balance of strong, Be authentic, bold and humble, Consistency, Courage, Fear and Pride, Forgiveness, Fundamentals in leadership, Healthy Culture, Honesty, Ken Blanchard, Loved, Moral compromise, People process differently, Relationships, Respect, Servant Leadership, The LOUIE model, Transparency, Trust, Valued
I’ve noticed Louie has an odd habit when we walk. He walks on the street curb like he is walking on a balance beam. And he’s quite good! In fact, many times he will run on the curb and not miss a beat. I joked with our trainer, Zig, sometime back that we should get...
by wiadmin | Feb 7, 2017 | Balance of strong, Be authentic, bold and humble, Consistency, Courage, Fear and Pride, Fundamentals in leadership, Gossip, Healthy Culture, Honesty, Ken Blanchard, Leadership, Moral compromise, People process differently, Relationships, Respect, The LOUIE model, Transparency, Trust, Truth, Uncategorized
A passing thought drifted through my mind the other day: I will miss all the love and attention I have received over the past few weeks. But since I would rather hear “Wow, you’re doing so well” than “Oh, gee, sorry you’re still struggling with your recovery,” the...
by wiadmin | Jan 24, 2017 | Balance of strong, Be authentic, bold and humble, Consistency, Courage, Forgiveness, Fundamentals in leadership, Healthy Culture, Honesty, Ken Blanchard, Leadership, People process differently, Relationships, Respect, Transparency, Trust, Truth, Uncategorized
Our last blog detailed a journey I’m glad to say I am more than halfway through. If all goes well, my release date from all restrictions is February 1, 2017. I am off all pain medication, and I took my first solo drive yesterday. I am beginning to see some...
by wiadmin | Nov 15, 2016 | Balance of strong, Be authentic, bold and humble, Consistency, Courage, Fundamentals in leadership, Healthy Culture, Honesty, Leadership, Moral compromise, People process differently, Relationships, Respect, The LOUIE model, The PAWS model, Transparency, Trust, Unmet Expectations
Louie was not having it. He planted all four paws on the floor and would not move an inch. His face let me know he was not pleased. At all. “Louie,” I said sternly as I tried to squeeze his 40 pounds of muscle where it didn’t want to go. “This is only for two hours,...
by wiadmin | Sep 28, 2016 | Be authentic, Fear and Pride, Fundamentals in leadership, Healthy Culture, Honesty, Moral compromise, People process differently, Relationships, The LOUIE model, The PAWS model, Transparency, Trust, Truth
Louie and I have a very touchy subject to discuss, one that is also a continuing issue. Just when I think Louie is over this particular behavior, he reverts to square one, and we have to start training all over again. Every time someone comes to my door, he has a very...
