Work groups and teams come together for many reasons which can vary by purpose, duration or vision. The saying “more heads are better than one” aptly summarizes one of the benefits of working on a…
Drs. Sheila Boysen, Lesley Page and Michael Cherry The ultimate goal of a clear sense of purpose is to release the energy and momentum that moves us forward. But what causes the momentum? One of…
By Dr. Sheila Boysen, Lesley Page and Mike Cherry “You know that everyone is supposed to be a coach rather than a manager these days. You know something else, too: most of the managers you…
For some of us working, and leading, from home is both a recent requirement and our new reality. Added to this is that now, our kids are with us learning from home! As I’ve watched…
By Drs. Lesley Page, Sheila Boysen and Michael Cherry COVID-19, 2020 presidential election, stock market turmoil, suspension/delay of the NCAA, NBA, NHL and MBA seasons, closure of Disney World theme parks, and the list goes…
Dramatic stock market swings, Corona Virus, election year…we are currently in an uncertain time. During these moments, I return to the question; what can I, as a business owner and leader in my organization, do…
Effectively managing in our emerging workplace can mean the difference between creating a high performance, energizing environment and an ineffective, highly frustrating environment. Often, getting to high performance begins with an understanding of our own…
Leadership begins with Mission. I used to scoff at that idea. “The Mission is just a bunch of pretty words,” I used to think. “It has nothing to do with the day-to-day.” My view now…
Every year the Arts and Ideas program at Lewis University presents a series on a given theme. This year it’s Leadership. Professors from many departments will speak about Leadership as it relates to their disciplines.…
Note: This article has also appeared in the May edition of the Catholic Cemetery Magazine (Volume 57, Number 5). By Drs. Michael Cherry, Lesley Page, Sheila Boysen and Keith Lavine During the School of Leadership…