The people in my organization both intimidate and inspire me. Every person is wicked smart, motivated, and exceptional at what they do. The thought of leading such an accomplished group is occasionally unsettling. At the same time, I am inspired every day to become the best leader possible. I owe them that much and more. […]
Archives for October 2018
Coach Profile – Jamie Lewis Smith, Ph.D.
Jamie Lewis Smith, Ph.D. is a Senior Leadership Consultant and Executive Coach with Ratliff & Taylor. She has 15+ years of experience guiding the growth and development of leaders, teams, and organizations across private sector, nonprofit, and governmental agencies. Jamie leverages her background as a Clinical Psychologist and deep expertise in leadership and organizational assessment to design and deliver […]
Mike’s #BeIntentional — 29
My father passed away six months ago. Since then, I have been trying to make sense of his life and its application to my own. Dad never left the small town where he was born. After growing up there, I left and never looked back. Today I am attending the annual fall festival in my […]
Mike’s #BeIntentional — 28
People can read what a company writes about its culture, but the real culture of an organization is what you see, hear and feel as you enter the lobby, walk the halls and watch employees interact with each other. You understand a culture when you see the same courtesies being extended to the local mail […]