There are two main reasons hierarchies are necessary for good leaders – clarity and delegation. Chances are one – or both – of these reasons will resonate with you. Let’s start with clarity. Have you ever been a part of an organization that didn’t have a clearly defined job description and organizational chart? Perhaps there […]
Chances are you’ve given thought to the next step in your career – whether it’s a promotion you’ve been eyeing up, a long-term plan to become an executive or something else altogether. We live in a society today that is rushing to achieve personally and professionally – but that very motive is driving many of […]
When I opened a dialogue with the people who put in the shifts day-to-day at Loretto, I discovered one of the most important things to them was diapers. Yes – paper underpants for babies. Before I go any further, I’d like to point out that this is an example of a problem in The Tale […]
New York State Senator Rachel May, who is also the Chair of the Committee on Aging, visited Loretto to learn how our organization is currently operating, what challenges we are facing, and what ideas and opportunities we believe exist for our industry. In a town hall setting on March 1, 2019, a room full of […]
Every good book tends to grab the attention of book clubs and groups across the country. Lifecircle Leadership is no exception. I’m excited to share with you that an amazing team has created a Book Discussion Guide with a series of questions to help readers get even more out of my book! One of the […]
What makes a good leader? I’ve been asked this question several times – and the simplest answer I can give is to be yourself and do what comes naturally. But often individuals are looking for steps they can take to become a better leader – so here are five steps I recommend taking to develop […]
On my first day as CEO/President of Loretto, I walked into my corner office, full of executive accouterments and the best view the building could offer and began serving as the head of a multi-million-dollar corporation. What more could you want, right? A casual observer would think I was lucky to have such an opportunity. […]
When I first came to Loretto, I began a practice of sitting down with all of my employees – from fellow executives to those who staffed our day-to-day operations. Why? To listen to them. As you can imagine, it is time-consuming to build this into my schedule – and in the beginning, many suggested I […]
Have no fear – there is no “right” style of leadership. There are countless categories of leaders today – and while you may find you relate to one or a few more than others, the reality is we’re all individuals, and so our leadership styles are all a little different. For the sake of this […]
Several studies show more than 60% of executives feel a serious degree of burnout – and that feeling doesn’t stop at the top. Technology is great, but it leaves many of our phones buzzing during time off, feeling like it’s next to impossible to disconnect. What can we all do in 2019 to try to […]
While many historians dispute whether the words were ever spoken, chances are you’ve heard Marie Antoinette’s quote, “let them eat cake.” The majority of historians agree on the context of the quote. The story goes that Marie was raised in a home where her table was always overflowing with food – including bread and cakes. […]
One of the experiences I talk about in the book is my experience with a sports psychologist, Dr. Nick Molinaro. He’s a licensed clinical psychologist who coaches everyone from the world’s greatest athletes to C-level executives to highly acclaimed artists. If his name sounds familiar, chances are you’ve seen him on The Golf Channel giving performance […]