by Diane Kucala | Jan 20, 2020 | Blueprint Leadership Blog
As you enter into 2020, we are all challenged to “do more.” How can we keep up with the faster pace and chronic expectation to produce more? The secret lies in getting comfortable with imperfection. And, that isn’t an excuse to be sloppy, careless or unreliable....
by Diane Kucala | Jan 7, 2020 | Blueprint Leadership Blog
Leadership gets a lot of press. Everyone knows that we need to have better leadership everywhere — in government, business, media, non-profits and in homes But what is leadership at a practical and real level? Warren Bennis says, “Leadership is the capacity to...
by Diane Kucala | Nov 12, 2019 | Blueprint Leadership Blog
Serving the customer is the sole reason a business exists. The success equation is pretty simple: No customers, no business. On the other hand, when organizations meet or exceed customer expectations, the business grows. Empathy, understanding the views and needs of...
by Diane Kucala | Sep 17, 2019 | Blueprint Leadership Blog
Live by your values, whatever they are. You confuse people when you don’t, because they can’t predict how you’ll behave. Speak up! No one can “hear” what you’re thinking without you be willing to stand up for it. Mind-reading is something most people can’t do. Honor...
by Diane Kucala | Aug 25, 2019 | Blueprint Leadership Blog
Forgiving to Free Your Soul At the age of 20, Mason Wells had survived not only one but two notorious bombings: narrowly escaping injury at the Boston Marathon and suffering burns, shrapnel and blast wounds during the Brussels airport attack. After a long...
