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  “Shake it up, baby. Twist and shout.” Sometimes our lives have to be completely shaken up, changed and rearranged to relocate us to the place we’re meant to be.   Most often our changes – which includes our growth and improvement – result from some shake up in our life. If we respond well, […] The post Twist & Shout Your Way To Growth appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  For things to change for you…you must change! Work harder on yourself than your job. These wise words speaks to our topic today – improving ourselves so we can garner the highest return possible on our careers and our leadership. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. […] The post Improving Ourselves For The Highest Return appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  Perspective. If one is lucky, a solitary fantasy can totally transform one million realities. —Maya Angelou Viewpoint. Outlook. Philosophy. That all refer to similar things when it comes to those inner drivers behind our leadership journey.  How do you see the world? How do you view your part in it?  Mostly, I have found […] The post Perspective’s Role In Leadership appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  John Sebastian wrote the classic song that’s been covered by the likes of Tom Petty, Jimmy Buffet and others.  Today, join me and Lisa as we discuss narrative and the stories we can – and often should – tell.  Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect […] The post The Stories We Can (and should) Tell appeared first on GROW GREAT.

    Trust. It’s the bedrock foundation for all high performing teams. Excellent leaders figure out how to form it, grow and foster it. Today, we discuss the necessity to insure trust is always highly prized in our organizations. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With […] The post Developing & Increasing Trust appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  “Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face.” – Mike Tyson Plans are valuable. Effective execution of a plan is priceless. Today, Lisa and I talk about the importance of proper planning and execution. It’s the practice of high-performing teams. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page […] The post High Performing Teams Know How To Execute appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  Promotions come to us because we’re good at our job. We’re able to accomplish things in a specific area like HR, public works, finance or economic development. The skill to operate well in micro areas doesn’t mean we’re equipped to operate well in macro areas. The higher up the food chain we ascend, the […] The post Becoming A More Strategic Leader appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  Adult children often find themselves needing to take care of their aging parents. It’s a responsibility we take on because it’s the right thing to do. But there’s more. Today, join me and Lisa as we talk about the responsibility of leadership. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for […] The post The Responsibility Of Leadership appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  Thank you for giving us your time and attention. We appreciate it. Lisa and I hope you and your family enjoy a safe, happy, and fun holiday season. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin •  Connect With Randy On Linkedin We encourage … Happy Holidays 2023! Read More » The post Happy Holidays 2023! appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  Leadership is: A focus on others A positive influence Doing for others what they may be unable to do for themselves The true measurement of effective leadership is how well we serve others. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin •  Connect With … Leadership Is Measured In How Well You Serve Others Read More » The post Leadership Is Measured In How Well You Serve Others appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  The only magical thing about the end of one year and the beginning of a new one is in our heads. Well, okay, it’s not all in our heads. It’s also in our body because we’re another year older. But we can establish and pursue new goals at any time. We can make up … Do You Have Leadership Growth Goals For 2024? Read More » The post Do You Have Leadership Growth Goals For 2024? appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  Lisa texted me this the other day. She and I have spent hours discussing the value of leaning hard into being ourselves. As a leadership and executive coach, it’s less about being happy and more about being effective, productive, and highly impactful. Happiness feels too temporary for me, but contentment seems more sustainable. But … Be The Best YOU Read More » The post Be The Best YOU appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  From me and Lisa to all of you, HAPPY THANKSGIVING. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin •  Connect With Randy On Linkedin We encourage you to contact us. Feedback, suggestions, criticisms, insights, and experiences are welcomed. Thank you for watching and listening! The post Happy Thanksgiving 2023! appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  Today Lisa and I finish up our conversation on FOCUS and LEVERAGE – the notion that high-performance requires saying “no” to some things so we can say “yes” to other things. Be well. Do good. Grow great! Check out the Hosts page for our profiles. Connect With Lisa On Linkedin •  Connect With Randy On The post If Everything Is Important, Then Nothing Is Important – Focus & Leverage (Part 2) appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  Transitions are part of our lives. Professionally and personally. Because nothing remains the same. If we neglect to maintain our houses, they fall into disrepair. Entropy happens. So we must maintain a focus on taking care of things. That means doing things to improve, fix or accomplish our desired outcomes. Some of us focus … Are You A Tortoise Or A Hare? – Focus & Leverage (Part 1) Read More » The post Are You A Tortoise Or A Hare? – Focus & Leverage (Part 1) appeared first on GROW GREAT.

… when your boots don’t match the map, trust your boots. Many years ago I heard a military officer say that. It stuck with me because it was such a pointed and insightful way of saying a couple of wise things. One, that where we think we are versus where we actually are…may not be The post When Your Boots Don’t Match The Map, Trust Your Boots appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  She’s excellent at her job because she’s among the top subject-matter experts in her department.  But she’s toxic.  Unliked. Her caustic behavior is off-putting to other team members. Unhelpful. Intolerant of other opinions.  She grows increasingly discontented because time and again she’s passed over for promotion. She feels it completely unjustified and unfair.  In The post Being A Likable Leader appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  We’re 10 days into Lisa’s new role as a Managing Director (responsibilities are similar to an assistant city manager). I wanted to chronicle her journey periodically for your benefit. She’s transitioning away from being the longtime Director of HR while transitioning into a broader leadership role supervising multiple departments. The journey involves letting go The post Lessons From Lisa: Early Stage Leadership Transition appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  Ron Ashby passed away in the early morning hours of September 11, 2023. He was surrounded by family including a daughter named Lisa Norris. Lisa’s life was turned upside down weeks earlier when her father suffered a stroke. But while the view from outside may have appeared calm, there was maniacal effort happening under The post Compassion’s Role In Leadership appeared first on GROW GREAT.

  Today we go public with news of Lisa’s recent promotion to Managing Director. There are lessons for all of us. Who matters. Be valuable so you’re a who for others. Relationships matter. Focus on others and be helpful.  To get permission, grow where you’re planted.  Be grateful. Be optimistic. Be well. Do good. Grow The post Update: Lisa Gets A Promotion appeared first on GROW GREAT.