Ponderings

  • All IN Leadership! Making a difference by being the difference to your team

    • May 1, 2018
    • By: DJ Mitsch
    • Category: Tuesday Thoughts
    “If you aren’t in the arena getting your ass kicked also, I’m not interested in your feedback.” - Dr. Brene Brown, Daring Greatly Have you ever worked for a leader who constantly whines about team performance but is always taking that Personal Time...
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  • Leader, lead thyself: It’s ok to say ‘No’

    • April 30, 2018
    • By: DJ Mitsch
    • Category: Leadership, Monday Motivation
    “When you say ‘Yes’ to others, make sure you are not saying ‘No’ to yourself.” - Paulo Coelho We do it automatically. It’s like a hard-wired response, similar to when people ask, “How are you today?” And we respond, faithfully, “I’m well. I hope...
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  • Advice from the past: John Quincy Adams and Leadership by Example

    • April 26, 2018
    • By: DJ Mitsch
    • Category: Leadership, Thursday Thoughts
    “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” - John Quincy Adams Words of wisdom from John Quincy Adams, a diplomat, statesman, minister, ambassador to foreign nations, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative from Massachusetts,...
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  • Oprah and Courage: Lessons in Leadership From A Powerful Woman

    • April 25, 2018
    • By: DJ Mitsch
    • Category: Leadership, Wednesday Wisdom
    “You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.” - Oprah Winfrey Oprah. A force of a woman with such a powerful voice to effect change. The billionaire broadcaster, philanthropist, life-changer has undoubtedly strived to practice what she preaches about...
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  • Just ask yourself, “WTF?”: A Powerful Key to Getting Your Zeal Back at Work

    • April 24, 2018
    • By: DJ Mitsch
    • Category: Leadership, Tuesday Thoughts
    Let me share a story with you about a woman I coached, a high-powered executive with a six-figure salary, a house on the lake, kids in a great private school, and a stay-at-home husband providing Monday to Friday child care. I...
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  • Learning and leadership: How a lifetime of reading can grow a leader

    • April 23, 2018
    • By: DJ Mitsch
    • Category: Leadership, Monday Motivation
    Former President George H. W. Bush wore socks with a book design to honor his wife, Barbara, during her funeral.
    Reflecting on the contributions of former First Lady Barbara Bush, as the nation honored her life of service this weekend, I was struck by the image of President George H.W. Bush as he was wheeled in to the memorial by...
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