by wiadmin | Apr 25, 2018 | Adapt, Adjust, Balance of strong, Be authentic, bold and humble, Consistency, Courage, dreams, Fear and Pride, Fundamentals in leadership, Healthy Culture, Honesty, Leadership, Loved, Relationships, Respect, Servant Leadership, Transparency, Trust, Truth, Unmet Expectations, Valued
I’ve noticed something a bit different lately about Louie, my rescue pup. He really enjoys it when we walk side by side during our walks. What’s different about that, you might ask? He’s always enjoyed our time together and is usually all over the place when we walk....
by wiadmin | Dec 13, 2016 | Balance of strong, Be authentic, Christmas Memories, Conflict, Consistency, Courage, Fundamentals in leadership, Healthy Culture, Leadership, Relationships, Resignations, Transparency, Trust, Unmet Expectations
Louie, my adopted pup, and I were walking on a beautiful fall day when we saw one of his pug buddies—or so we thought. His friend Sammy is a tan and black pug with a unique characteristic: his tongue protrudes ever so slightly. I recognized that the person walking him...
by wiadmin | Nov 29, 2016 | Balance of strong, Be authentic, bold and humble, Conflict, Consistency, Courage, Fear and Pride, Forgiveness, Fundamentals in leadership, Gossip, Healthy Culture, Honesty, Ken Blanchard, Leadership, Moral compromise, Relationships, Respect, Servant Leadership, Trust, Truth
The subject line might offend Louie. In fact, it might offend you as well. But let’s face it—in the heat of the recent political battle, many of us are shaking our heads while trying to understand what just happened. One thing I do know is that disrespect for people...
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...