"The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug" —Mark Twain Have you ever noticed how a word can be emotionally charged? Besi...  Read More

​I ran across this article that was published last year, and the message is so powerful I wanted to share it again (and many of you may not have seen it). It's about accountability - a very hot topic ...  Read More

​Hi, Laurie here with a short video on a really quite simple formula for change.  In this free video, I share a formula created by Jack Welch that simplifies what it takes to make change effective. B...  Read More

Leadership is tough enough when you have clear reporting lines. But how do you get people who don’t report to you, to do what you want them to do? Whether it’s working on a board, heading up an inter...  Read More

​In my favorite movie, Braveheart, William Wallace says “Every man dies. Not every man really lives.” This makes me think of freedom, and happiness. Throughout history, we have fought for our freedom....  Read More

​It’s pretty likely as a manager that you’re doing a lot of the right things. You’re helping people stay on track, you’re delegating tasks, you’re holding meetings and measuring and tracking goals. Wh...  Read More