Leveraging Leadership
with Amy Burkett
Today I’m sharing leadership lessons from one of my favorite movies. I recently rewatched it for the sixth time. When Top Gun: Maverick soared into theaters, it didn’t just revive a beloved 1980s fra...
How’d you do in art class when you were in school? I was just average, but I loved being creative and learning new things. I remember making dolls out of socks, sewing a denim jumper in 4-H with red,...
As leaders, we know that success rarely happens by chance. It’s the result of intentionality, focus, and a clear framework for setting and achieving goals. But how do we create a structure that not on...
As the year winds down, we leaders often face a whirlwind of deadlines, team fatigue, and the pressure to achieve year-end goals. This period, while challenging, is also an opportunity to reflect, rec...
As Thanksgiving approaches, gratitude takes center stage. But for leaders, gratitude isn’t just about a holiday tradition. You can’t set-it-and-forget it. Nope, it takes practice. It’s a year-round g...
This weekend I had the chance to do a little iron sharpening. I was able to help others do it, and I had help doing it for myself. You know the phrase iron sharpens iron. My 20-year public media fr...
I’m always looking for new ways to grow myself and my team. Today’s blog comes to you thanks to one of my producer’s John, who was reading a new book he thought I’d like. Boy was he right.
In a wor...
Last week was my team’s monthly staff meeting. I’m always looking for ways to encourage next level growth in folks. Unfortunately, the reality is people often put themselves in boxes. “I’m just a …...
8 Leadership Tips for Bridging Divides and Sparking Innovation
“There are two types of people in this world. Those who divide the world into two types of people and those who don’t.” Robert Benchle...
Navigating Election Communications
Buckle up, we’re three weeks away from the election.
Elections, especially presidential ones, have become pretty polarizing. The atmosphere of heightened emotions—...
Are you ready to RUM-BLE? It’s football season and while I admit to not being much of a sports fan, I love a great college coach. I’m apologizing to my husband in advance, I’m not talking about Ohio ...
I'm in the process of hiring a new full-time employee. Thank you for your concern. I used to love the process, but since the pandemic, I confess, I’ve struggled. This next statement doesn’t apply to...
