Not as Planned
LEADER'S FIELD GUIDE
What happens when you plan to compete at the Olympics and your teammate is disqualified? Get insights from a professional volleyball player.
My husband and I travel to Mexico for volleyball vacations. The week-long event includes tournaments of many types and clinics taught by professional beach volleyball players. We also take excursions and share meals with the proâs. On several occasions, weâve enjoyed tacos and conversation with the 6â7â Jake Gibb. This year, he is c...
2021Q2 REVIEW: Toughness
LEADER'S FIELD GUIDE
Letâs reflect on the Leaderâs Field Guides from 2021Q2. As you focus on âtoughnessâ, how does drive and persistence play into your success?
Itâs time for a review! Reflect on 2021Q2 and consider what youâve incorporated into your leadership and what needs more attention. Think about how each topic challenges you to reflect on your perseverance over the last three months. What role are grit and tenacity playing? How can you enhance your influence through consistency and p...
Death Zone Leadership
LEADER'S FIELD GUIDE
The Death Zone is 23,000+ feet, where oxygen cannot sustain human life. At that altitude, can you still be polite? Or, are you the âDUDâ?
Chris Warner, mountaineer and co-author of High Altitude Leadership, has led over 150 summit expeditions. For Warner, a typical day at the office is near the Death Zone. It is called the death zone because, at 23,000+ feet above sea level, available oxygen in the air cannot sustain human life. It is not just the lack of oxygen that pre...
Best Job EVER
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Which markers does Glassdoor use to rank the top 100 âBest Places to Workâ and what does a Starbucks Frappuccino have to do with it?
I have always imagined how much fun it would be to work at a coffee shop! I wouldnât run the cash register; I would be a barista. I know, you probably have to refill the paper towels in the restrooms and take out the trash. But, wouldnât it be fulfilling getting to know customers and their favorite drinks? I have close friends who suggest I...
Playing Your Hand
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How does evolution of the four suits, the ace, the âsuicide kingâ of hearts, and the joker inspire us to lead teams with pure intentions?
Every summer, we got to visit my cousinsâ house where we were always treated to new magic tricks. My favorite tricks were the card tricks! Misdirection and sleight of hand serve the magician well, but it is certainly not recommended for the ethical card player. As leaders, we are all dealt a hand. We donât get to reshuffle the deck and...
Second Chances
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Second chances arenât easy to give and are even harder to take. The movie âHoosiersâ shows mercy AND expectation from different viewpoints.
After already being ejected twice from games earlier in the season, Coach Dale asks the referee to eject him from the game. The referee says, âWell, I guess youâve got your reasons,â and throws him out of the game as the crowd erupts with anger. Coach Dale walks off the court barely concealing his grin. The panicked assistant coach a...
It Remains Day 1
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Jeff Bezos wrote a final letter to his employees, what were his parting words and how can his Day 1 Mindset inspire you toward your Amazon?
What do Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft have in common? They were incubated in a garage, ranked in the top 25 US companies for revenue according to the Fortune 500 (second, fourth, eleventh, and twenty-first, respectively), and rated as the worldâs four most valuable brands.1, 2, 3Â Visual Capitalist reports Amazon, the planetâs ...
Superhero Moxie
LEADER'S FIELD GUIDE
Superheroes have a costume, special ability, and moral code. But, they are nothing without moxie. What if leaders âtried onâ more moxie?
As a leadership coach, I challenge my clients to try on different words, like tenacity and commitment, giving them a new perspective. Iâm adding another word to my list: moxie. What would it be like to wear moxie? Superheroes know! Superheroes don energy, determination, and know-how-- the classic definition of moxie. They have other not...
Tires Don't Stay Buried
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Do you know why buried tires float to the surface? Discover what keeps old tires, unresolved conflict, and unfinished tasks from resurfacing.
My mom and I were talking the other day, and she concluded her story by saying, âYou know, because tires donât stay buried.â What?! No, I didnât know that. At this very moment I own 8 tires, actually 12 if you count the two spares and my bike. So, clearly, I donât have a problem with tires. In fact, I still marvel that we sent peop...
2021Q1 REVIEW: Strategy
LEADER'S FIELD GUIDE
Letâs reflect on the Leaderâs Field Guides from 2021Q1. As you focus on âstrategyâ, how does forecasting play into your intentional design?
Itâs time for a review! Reflect on 2021Q1 and consider what youâve incorporated into your leadership and what needs more attention. Think about how each topic challenges you to reflect on your strategy over the last three months. What role is planning and forecasting playing? How can you enhance your influence through intentional des...
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Michelle Sugerman
Michelle Sugerman (PMP, PCC) is an author and leadership coach with Leading Synergies. She created Synergy Groups and TEAM Tenacity-- powerful online groups for Christian leaders seeking Community, Accountability, Transformation, and Leadership.
Michelle also partners with high-performers and heirs-apparent, especially in the STEM industries. Her formal background in technology, franchise, and project management gives her clients an edge for implementing best practices and scaling towards sustainable success.
Michelle lives in Colorado where she hikes fourteeners and enjoys gourmet meals with her loving husband and college sweetheart.
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