by Todd Popham | Nov 23, 2022 | Professional Growth
“The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.” – Ken Blanchard When I was a new supervisor, I asked my manager “how much authority do I have?” I was thrilled to finally have responsibility for other people, and company resources, and was... 
by Todd Popham | Oct 21, 2022 | Professional Growth
“Everyone is flailing through this life without an owner’s manual, with whatever modicum of grace and good humor we can manage.” – Anne Lamott In the glove department of our vehicles, we find a guide that explains how our car operates. The user’s manual... 
by Todd Popham | Sep 7, 2022 | Personal Growth, Professional Growth
“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” – William Arthur Ward Positivity — to see the best in every situation and effectively managing our negative thoughts. While positivity is appreciated in... 
by Todd Popham | Aug 3, 2022 | Personal Growth, Professional Growth
“I think we manifest the very thing we put out. If you’re putting out negativity, then you’re going to retrieve that same sentiment. If you emanate joy, it comes back to you.” – Robin Wright Don’t be so negative! Whether at work or at home, we have... 
by Todd Popham | Jul 6, 2022 | Personal Growth, Professional Growth
“The more we turn toward others, the more we experience, and the more we experience, the more we can bring joy to others.” – Dalai Lama Every June we celebrate Father’s Day. Fathers can be a key figure in our development journey. A role well played by many, and...