Motivated Innovation

In browsing my LinkedIn and Facebook feeds this week, I came across a couple video clips of Steve Harvey. In one clip, Harvey was speaking with Oprah Winfrey; in the other clip (shown above), he was talking on his own talk show. In both videos, Harvey spoke about pursuing dreams. Everyone has hopes and dreams. Likewise, each one of us has different gifts--different talents and skills--that we have to offer to our families, our friends, and the rest of society. Some people may help nurture and harness your dreams. On the other hand, other people may make fun of your dreams, even bringing you down in public. The story Harvey shares in the above video is both sad and inspirational. Thankfully, he stayed true to his dreams and his gifts, listened to his father, and became the successful comedian and humanitarian that he is today. Over the past several months, I have been thinking about a new mantra: "Lead with your bucket list." While I do not have all the answers I need

*Originally published on the blog for the Greater Toledo Area Chapter of the Association for Talent Development (GTAC-ATD) in 2016.  There is a long-standing adage that states: “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” While this saying has been widely accepted across many generations, is it completely accurate? Sure, learning to do something new can be quite the challenge. As humans, we have a number of habits and patterns of behavior—of course, there is a long-standing adage for that, too. As we become locked into these habits and routines, any deviation from the norm can add stress to all parties involved and lead to mistakes being made. As a result, people not only fear making mistakes but also fear the concept of ‘change’.   It should be noted that these difficulties in learning something new occur regardless of age or experience level. In the workplace, it is critical to continue to believe in employees and not give up on their ability to learn new skills and respons