by Tom Shandy | Oct 28, 2022 | Natural Leadership
Several years ago, I led an organization of over 200 employees. Our work was challenging, and employees worked tirelessly to accomplish complex tasks daily. I wanted to show the team that I appreciated their efforts toward excellence and tried to set a good example of... 
by Tom Shandy | Aug 26, 2022 | Leadership Development Insights
I have enjoyed running for exercise most of my life. I was not an Olympian or even a collegiate-level competitor; I just enjoyed distance running and working to improve my speed and performance. I would take off down the road in the dark morning mist several days a... 
by Tom Shandy | Jun 24, 2022 | Thoughts from our Team
I have spent the last several months teaching my teenage daughter to drive. My shortcomings in teaching her to park, back up, and anticipate hazards forced me to reflect on my own leadership tendencies. The experience has reminded me about the importance of mutual... 
by Tom Shandy | Apr 22, 2022 | Thoughts from our Team
I learned a great deal about influential leadership from my father, even as he had severe Alzheimer’s and dementia. He was a strong, hard-nosed, no-nonsense man, but he had a fascinating talent for connecting with people. He seemed to have a unique knack for combining... 
by Tom Shandy | Feb 18, 2022 | Thoughts from our Team
I spent many years of my youth and early adulthood learning and perfecting my ability to play the guitar. I studied music theory, listened to my favorite artists, and learned to play musical scales as fast as possible. One day, I had the opportunity to sit down with a... 