Cultivating Leadership Business Award for November 2020
Preserving and maintaining one of the wonders of the world is no small feat. Grand Canyon National Park (GCRA) provides access to more than six million visitors each year, and …
Can you relate to issues entrepreneurs face?
If you are an entrepreneur, you know that it’s wonderful and terrible. Wonderful, as you get to live your dreams, chart the course, make decisions that guide your future. And …
5 Tips for Strategic Change
Do you work hard? 95% of the people I work with say they do, but they sometimes say this: “I give a lot to my work. But sometimes I wonder if …
Your Best Foot Forward – Obvious and Invisible
Some marathons are easy to identify. You put on well-worn running shoes, sunblock, a ponytail holder, and run 26.2 miles. There were thousands of miles of prep before that race. …
Amy Young, Leadership Philosophy, Coconino County
I am committed… to fostering growth, both as a team and within each individual. I believe that it is my job to provide the team with the tools to be successful …
The Myth of Subject Matter Expertise
The further I get into my career, the more I begin to question that technical skills alone are a key indicator of success. Didn’t we all believe that to be …
Leadership Reflections
I recently completed an 8-week leadership development program hosted by my employer. Even though I willfully participated, the first day was a bit nerve-racking. You know what I’m talking about. …
Allison’s Top 10 List for Achieving Your Goals
As a Human Resources leader, a question I am often asked is “How did you successfully climb the career ladder?” In thinking about this question and reflecting on my career …
The Four Ps of Leadership
Confession: As a new manager I was all about tasks and often managed people like tools. I knew that saws needed sharpening and people needed recognition. I knew that motor …
Creating a Culture of Strategic Thinkers
For the past 31 years I have worked in local government, most of the time as a manager overseeing the staff, and working with elected councils and boards. Early on …