In our world today, many of you are struggling personally and professionally with all the extra demands that are placed on your time, mental energy, and physical resources. I know from experience that I do! I, too, have stretched myself to the point of crazy and do not even know how I got there. It …
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How do they do it? I am a ZAG fan! I have been for many years. My bachelor’s and master’s degrees are in Organizational Leadership and Communications, and I have rooted for this team since I was accepted to the University. My heart almost stopped at the end of Saturday’s game. Even if they had …
“A leader without strong values is a menace to every organization.” ~ Dorothy Zevenbergen, CEO Cultivate Consulting Core values — and actions that align with those values — are at the heart of every effective leader’s approach to leadership. Wondering how values show up in leadership? Consider this: Have you ever experienced a boss …
Your Character Determines Your Leadership: How to Bring Your Core Values to Life Read More »
Don’t Invest in Another Training Program Until You Read This By Dorothy Zevenbergen – Cultivate Consulting www.cultivateconsultants.com Working in Corporate America for 10 years, I experienced a lot of well-meaning peers who — proverbially — used a hammer (a go-to, one-size-fits-all solution) because every problem, to them, looked like a nail. A quick example of …
The Top Mistakes Leaders Make That Are Destroying Company Culture Read More »
“Organizations are as good as the people in them, so it’s only common sense to serve and empower the people who ultimately drive it” – Robert Greenleaf A servant–led organization begins with the people who are a part of it. We all look for meaningful work, a safe environment, and an organization that lives its …
Be the Change – Servant Leadership – Stand on your Own Platform and Serve Read More »
Business owners can learn a lot from fruit trees. Here are five ideas to create a bountiful harvest for your business. Growing up, my parents lived for a time on a farm. All around us there were olive, fig, walnuts, and almond trees. I enjoyed harvest time. My brother and I would get to help …
5 Life Lessons for Leaders / Business Owners who want to Produce Good Fruit Read More »
We are what we repeatedly do – Aristotle. What does it mean to be a person of character? It is your values, heart, mind, soul, and actions all rolled together that makes you who you are. The best thing that you can do to evaluate your character is to: Define your values and align them …
Being a leader in our home, in our business and in our communities in the year 2020 is complicated and stressful. March found many leaders putting their heads together and learned how to pivot their business to be successful. Now six months later, I continue to see the next evolution of what is emerging through …
When you hear the word “Cultivate” what are your thoughts? Do you think of gardening? Or do you think of personal development or gaining knowledge through education? In its definition all three are correct. I am a gardener and I appreciate the work involved in growing a garden. Some I grow for beauty and others …
