HIGH HEEL BOSS: A Leadership Blog

My observations from both sides of the interview chair. Given that the unemployment rate is at an all-time high, I wanted to shed some...

This adventure was one that, try as I may, I will never forget. As we drove back to the office it became apparent that the print ads,...

The project I swore would never show up on my resume. Preservation of investor capital became a full-time job for many people within the...

Have you ever gone to work and found out your work life is going to be turned upside down? How you deal with that type of situation says...

The Return On May 11, 2020, the employees started to return to work with a few on the schedule each day. This allowed me and them to...

Borrowers, Company Culture, and Team Players On April 16, 2020, I was most proud of our diligent underwriting standards and adjustments...

Holidays, Crowns & Conferences On April 6, 2020, the adjacent invitation went out to all employees. I knew the upcoming holiday was going...

People are What Matter Most. We decided to give Zoom a try for two reasons. First, we determined our phone system only allows nine...

My Philosophy: Business as Usual The message to employees was simple, “We are a team and during these times this is going to be tested....

How to deal with the unexpected as a leader. On March 11, 2020, the Novel Coronavirus Disease, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the...

The rise up the corporate ladder is often an uphill battle with unexpected consequences. Not until recently did I ask my current...

You can't do it all, so find those that compliment your talents. My second management decision was in the underwriting department and yet...

I don't trust resumes, so how do I find the right people to hire?

Some misunderstand me as wanting to be perfect.

Some people say that I am a natural born leader but let me tell you what leadership means to me.

Strong influences that helped me build stripes.