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05/09/2026

Board governance and board member responsibilities are not about just showing up. These expectations outlined here set high standards; without them, the cost is even higher. Courageous leadership and meaningful stewardship are necessary.

Former UW System President Jay Rothman says major changes needed on the Board of Regents in this essay written just weeks after his firing by the board

11/15/2025

Go Google! So many messages here. Well done!
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09/15/2025

Through my rebrand, www.OkapiStrategy.com, I offer mini Executive Safaris. I love putting my 25+ years experience plus relationship-based development skills to work for owners, solos, and executive directors.

Good coaches bring out what’s already inside you

07/01/2025

They say the first (3) jobs impact your work ethic the rest of your life. I "grew up" in a world class company that led by saying, "We got what we led." In other words, we empowered our employees by design AND we need to give them the space to try it.

I encourage everyone to dig deeper, ask the question by the question (QBQ) to yourself and others. Use the 5 Whys to understand what is really going on.

Micromanagers often think they are protecting or supporting their team. But in reality, their overcontrol:
❌Undermines independence,
❌Increases stress,
❌Stifles innovation,
❌Pushes good people away.

👉20 Essential Soft Skills for Workplace Success
https://youtu.be/P69AK95P8fQ

05/07/2025

The story of the bees....know and feel the difference.

Being busy isn’t the same as being productive.

Your agency’s success isn’t measured by how much you do—it’s measured by what actually drives results.

Where’s your time best spent today?

05/01/2025

05/01/2025

This is so true. Do you know the difference?

Kind leaders emphasize authenticity, accountability, and proactive problem-solving, while nice leaders focus on surface-level agreeableness, often avoiding conflict and prioritizing appearances over substance.

https://youtu.be/r3Bve6Tglj0?si=60Wn4tH-ea-Ld5NB

03/15/2022

How do you show appreciation in a hybrid workplace? While smiley face and folded hand emojis are nice, there are more meaningful ways you can communicate your respect of people’s work and the…

11/18/2020

Something I look forward to annually is the New Year and trending colors.

See the top 3 colors that are rising in popularity to become our 2021 Color Trends. Learn their names and how to use them in your designs.

04/09/2020

I was happy to provide a micro-session for Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce on 'Working Remotely - Adjusting Quickly.'

"Three in five U.S. workers who have been doing their jobs from home during the coronavirus pandemic would prefer to continue to work remotely as much as possible, once public health restrictions are lifted. In contrast, 41% would prefer to return to their workplace or office to work, as they did before the crisis.

Fifty-nine percent of U.S. workers who are working from home during the COVID-19 crisis would prefer to keep doing so after restrictions are lifted.