I cannot stress the importance of planning enough. I believe it is one of the most underutilized tools almost every leader employs. Most leaders want to get moving and take the fire, ready, aim approach to getting things done.

Being the driver or passenger is a choice. Leaders define those roles clearly and decide on how to navigate to any new outcome effectively.

Does work always have to feel like…work? As the leader you establish the environment that you and your team work in. If you want to have a fun store or workplace, that is up to you.

Email is a part of life these days. When I speak with people and ask about the biggest frustrations they have in their everyday life, email is always on that list.

Leadership is as much about taking care of yourself as it is serving others. What are you doing to take care of YOU?...In order for us to be our best for others, we need to ensure we are in peak condition.

What drives the behaviors you carry out each day? In many cases they are driven by habits we have formed over time from different environments.

Your personal development is something you own. You need to be proactive in looking for ways to continue to make yourself a better leader.

Celebrating the successes from the previous year is always a good way to get the team excited for the year ahead. But recognition should not be a once a year event.

Everyone wants to get the new year off to a positive start. The idea of getting your team excited for the start of another year can seem daunting as well as exciting.

Looking ahead to the new year is always an exciting time. The thought of a fresh start and the ability to clear results from the past year can inspire new energy for leaders and associates alike.

Everyone needs to know how they are doing. Understanding performance is a fundamental part of leadership. The term performance gets used in many different ways, but ultimately it is the outcome of our actions and behaviors.