Updated August 2022 In the mid 1990's, a regional communications company launched a billboard advertising campaign that implored people to "Never Stand Still!" The underlying message was that to be successful, you must perpetually be on the go. God forbid you be...
Courage can be transformative. BUT how do you train for courage? Now that’s a good question. We’ve talked now about the transformative potential of courage, both to your people and to your organization. But how do you unlock that potential? Let’s dive into that. I’ve...
What makes a great cookie special? Sprinkles! What makes great service special? Innovative service. Chip Bell expands on this theme in his newest book, Creating Awesome Experiences Through Innovative Service, and shares a few of those thoughts in this delightful post....
I believe in the positive impact of courage. Trust Courage is what motivates Bill to give me new and challenging responsibilities at Giant Leap. Try Courage is what empowers me to step up and grab those new opportunities with both hands. I’m fortunate. I work for a...
Leaders Open Doors for MORE than Just the Top Performers A Guest Post by Eileen McDargh This summer, we spent nine days of backpacking in the Pioneer Basin region of the Southern CA High Sierras. The 12,000-foot Mono Pass assured us that we were well tucked behind...
There's been a lot of talk lately about breaking the Internet. Let's see if we can do it by lifting people up, sharing inspiration and thanking those who opened doors for us. I bet someone has opened a door for you in your life - a door that helped you succeed in ways...
It happens fairly regularly. I’ll hand my business card to someone, wait a beat, and watch them smile as they read my title - Chief Encouragement Officer. I started my business, Giant Leap Consulting, in 2002. My personal and business mission is the same – to help...
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