We have all heard the phrase “Take a leap of faith,” but what does that really mean in the big scheme of life? Does it mean that we take careless risks, or lead our lives blindly into the unknown because we have faith in the “Leap?” No, it does not! I have applied the meaning of what “leaping” means to me in the acronym L.E.A.P. In my world, L.E.A.P. means to Lead with an Enhanced Acceleration to reach your Peak Performance. You might have caught a glimpse of the cover of the famous book, … [Read more...] about Leave a Legacy through Leadership
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Prescott-Area ATHENA Recipient to be Honored
In her experience growing up, and even during her career, Martha Mayhood Mertz wondered why women that she considered to be skilled and inspirational did not commonly rise to the ranks of leadership. Thus, she figured, if women’s strengths were publicly recognized, they could no longer be denied. That was nearly 40 years ago. The ATHENA program she launched in 1982 from Lansing, Michigan, has become an international movement. And, this month, a Prescott-area leader will join the ranks of … [Read more...] about Prescott-Area ATHENA Recipient to be Honored
Navajo Marine Leads COVID-19 Direct Relief Effort to Successful Completion
For Navajo Marine Colin Tsosie, helping lead the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund’s Chinle distribution team was a way he could help protect his elders and those affected by the pandemic. Since April 2020, Tsosie and his staff of ten have been working long hours, organizing staging areas for food distributions, receiving and packaging food and cleaning supplies, and conducting up to four distributions in one day across the Central Agency region of the Navajo Nation. For all his … [Read more...] about Navajo Marine Leads COVID-19 Direct Relief Effort to Successful Completion
Leaders Don’t Waffle When Waffles aren’t the Right Decision
If you’ve ever gone to lunch with someone who couldn’t decide what to order, you know the pain of indecision. While you, everyone else at the table and the server are quietly on standby, that individual is thoughtfully considering whether it’s a quinoa-bowl kind of day or a full-on loaded burger event. President Theodore Roosevelt once said, “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is … [Read more...] about Leaders Don’t Waffle When Waffles aren’t the Right Decision
Soaring Expectations Meet Sedona Airport’s New Leadership
A Flagstaff native and avid pilot, Amanda Shankland brings a wealth of experience, ranging from starting her own business, to helping run Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, to being the mother of five teenagers. "That might not seem like a valuable trait, but it's also all about communication!" said a smiling Shankland, who occasionally flies to work in a taildragger, the original WACO biplane she owns. Shankland is not the only steward of the Northern Arizona skies in her home; her husband, Paul, is … [Read more...] about Soaring Expectations Meet Sedona Airport’s New Leadership
Outdoorsman Makes Career of Protecting Forests
Williams resident Arthur Gonzales, head fire official on the Kaibab National Forest, said he was “surprised, proud and very humbled,” to be named Forest Fire Management Officer of the Year. “I don’t do this job for recognition. I do it because I love the work and the benefits I see that are provided not only to me as a forest user, but also to my family and my community,” Gonzales said. He was born and raised in Winslow, attended Winslow High School, and has spent his 22-year career in the … [Read more...] about Outdoorsman Makes Career of Protecting Forests
Trust-Based Leadership
Let’s start this month’s column with a mental experiment. Think back on a work situation where you trusted your boss. How hard did you work, beyond what you absolutely had to do? How much time did you spend worrying about things? How often did you think about quitting? Now think about a time when you didn’t trust your boss. Ask yourself the same questions. When I performed this little experiment, I saw some stark contrasts; you probably did, too. When followers trust their leader, good things … [Read more...] about Trust-Based Leadership
Trust Based Leadership
What is the most important resource effective leaders possess? In my opinion, trust. Formal position does not make a leader. Followers make a leader. During battle, why do soldiers look to the crusty sergeant for leadership rather than turning to the green lieutenant? Trust. The soldiers want leadership from the sergeant because they trust him more than they trust the lieutenant. Simply put, the more followers trust their leader, the more willing they are to follow. Trust in a leader brings … [Read more...] about Trust Based Leadership
Leadership Through Persuasion
Picture this: You’re in charge of an organization. The organization runs smoothly, without you having to shout orders or look over people’s shoulders. People do what you ask them to do without complaint. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? In this little scenario, you show yourself to be a true leader, not just a boss. How can you achieve this leadership bliss? The path is through persuasion. Persuasion is a communication process that causes a change in another’s behavior, attitude or belief. I … [Read more...] about Leadership Through Persuasion
CCC Welcoming VP of Academic Affairs
Coconino Community College (CCC) recently hired Dr. Russ Rothamer as Vice President of Academic Affairs, a well-respected seat on the college's executive leadership team. Rothamer has dedicated more than 25 years to higher education as an administrator and professor. He is a recognized leader in developing meaningful initiatives that help institutions meet and surpass their growth goals. "Russ is results driven and has a strong track record for spearheading successful student … [Read more...] about CCC Welcoming VP of Academic Affairs
