Libby Gill Life is short but, somehow, careers are long. I’m coming up on one of those big birthdays—the kind with the zero in it—and I’ve been reflecting on second, third, or even fourth acts. I had a great run in television, heading communications for Sony, Universal and Turner Broadcasting in my first career. It was a … Read more
Now that spring has sprung, taxes are behind us (most of us, anyway!), and Q2 is underway, it’s time to look ahead. Get the quarter off to a great start by asking yourself three very simple questions that can put you—and keep you—on track to personal and professional success, however you define it. Here you … Read more
We just celebrated our second New Year in our home in Southern Oregon and I’m delighted to report it’s been a great year. In large part, thanks to all of my wonderful clients and partners. This is the week I always take a look back at my plan for the past year to see what … Read more
This is the time of year when stress is running high while patience is running low—especially at work. So here’s a simple tip to help you get what you need from your team, peers, or even your boss without adding fuel to the fire. It’s basically the Occam’s Razor approach, named after the Franciscan friar … Read more
Libby chats with applied behavioral scientist, leadership development expert, and the CEO of HUMiN Inclusion Partners, Mitch Shepard. Mitch has been working with diverse people from various walks of life for the past 25 years, beginning with nearly a decade spent leading people on wilderness expeditions, guiding teams to achieve extraordinarily challenging goals despite often … Read more
This week Libby speaks with Garry Ridge, chairman and chief executive officer of WD-40 Company. Garry is responsible for developing and implementing high-level strategies, overseeing operations, and nurturing relationships and partnerships for the company. He is passionate about the learning and empowering culture he has helped establish within the organization. His vision and leadership have positively impacted the … Read more
Libby sits down with Dr. Alison Horstmeyer, a leading-edge talent development consultant, executive coach, and humanistic researcher. Alison is considered one of the pioneering practitioners in workplace curiosity and her research focuses on the associated mental, emotional, and motivational attributes. Sharing her concepts of Intrinsic Curiosity, Alison partners and works with executives across a diverse … Read more
Libby is joined by the CEO and founder of Excellent Executive Coaching LLC, Dr. Katrina Burrus. Dr. Katrina is known for “fast-tracking leaders to the C-Suite and Beyond” and for “Transforming Brilliant Jerks into Inspiring Leaders.” Clients often comment that working with Katrina enlightens leaders to empower co-workers to walk the extra mile. She is … Read more
Libby sits down with the best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and business strategist Ron Carucci. Ron has a thirty-year track record helping executives tackle challenges of strategy, organization, and leadership — from start-ups to Fortune 10s, nonprofits to heads-of-state, turn-arounds to new markets and strategies, overhauling leadership and culture to re-designing for growth. Ron’s experience spans … Read more
Perry Marshall joins Libby in the leadership lab for the second time to discuss his new book, Memos from the Head Office: Channeling the Muse in Business and in Life. Perry shares an experience he had where someone shared with him a message from God that ultimately led to new business ventures and the writing … Read more