U-TURNS
U-turns is a blog for lifelong learners who want to continue to expand their leadership and communication skills.
Looking Forward to Summer
Over these past 18 months we have all been awakened to many new insights and realities. For some, we had the real-life epiphany that this journey we are all on is so very short, and we truly never know what lies ahead of us, so we better start living with more...
Thoughts Are Things
This simple phrase changed my life. I know, I know...it’s just a sentence. A little quote that U can tack up on a bulletin board. But no...it is SO much more than that to me. U see, in October of 1999 I met a mentor who shared this little gem of wisdom with me, and it...
Online Trainings with U & Improved
Like many companies these days, we have moved from being 100% in-person to now being entirely virtual. All of our trainings - both for the individual or for businesses/teams - have moved online and we are also offering weekly 30-minute trainings at no cost in order to...
Top 5 Goals for Every Business Professional in 2020
In a day and age where the pace is fast and the competition is fierce, it’s time to hone in on what matters most, and set yourself up for success for 2020 and beyond. Sure, there are the numbers we need to hit to keep the doors open and to thrive in the marketplace,...
How to Lead with Kindness
World Kindness Day was this Wednesday, November 13 (did you take our challenge? If not, it’s never too late to be kind!) so we wanted to take a closer look at what it means to lead with kindness. Every leader has their own style of leadership, but statistics on those...
6 Tips to Become a Better Leader
Being a successful leader requires effective interpersonal communication as much as acknowledging there is always room for improvement and growth in oneself. A strong leader leads by example; always pushing themselves, their colleagues and their employees to reach...
Why Businesses Can’t Afford to Skip Leadership Training
As we already know, effective leadership training is critical to a healthy and harmonious workplace. The benefits strengthen teams and individuals throughout the organization. Let’s take a look at one of the benefits that every business owner, CEO, and shareholder...
Leadership By The Numbers – Why Leadership Training Matters
We frequently get asked why leadership training is such an important part of the modern workplace. The hardest part about answering this question for our team is keeping the answer short! If you’ve participated in any of our classes you understand the way your time in...
NEED TO GET SOME WORK DONE? GO ON VACATION!
It might seem counter-intuitive, but a vacation could be one of the most productive activities you’ll ever embark on. Whaaat? How does lounging by the pool, exploring the Grand Canyon or driving to Illinois for a family reunion get anything accomplished? Besides the...
The F Word
An opportunity is never lost; it is simply passed on to the next person willing to take advantage of it. This phrase was shared with me decades ago and has stuck with me ever since. The reality is, we are all given numerous opportunities...
Five Tips to Better Communication with Your Team
When it comes to finding your groove in your relationship with your team members, doesn’t it always feel as though you are just working extremely hard to find that ever-so-perfect balance? Finding that balance of being a strong leader who can walk through the fire...
The Importance of Perspective
We all know that life is a series of challenges and opportunities. Our days are filled with joy and sorrow, excitement and pain, love and loss. There are times when we feel on top of the world and others when we feel we’ve hit our rock-bottom. Emotions can be a...
Who Are Your Mentors?
Take a moment to think about the mentors who have helped U become the leader U are today! How are U paying it forward and shaping the future leaders in your circle of influence?
A Simple, Yet Profound Lesson in Leadership
A simple, yet profound leadership lessons Jodi received that helped define her core beliefs and lay the groundwork for her vision of heart-based leadership.
Are You A Conscious Leader?
Are you a conscious business leader? I just came back from a three-day Conscious Capitalism Annual Conference hosted in my home state of Arizona. I am a huge advocate of this movement as it truly is everything we teach and bring into the companies we work with at U...
WHAT NATURE CAN TEACH US ABOUT DIVERSITY
There’s nothing like a springtime walk to clear your mind and refresh your spirit. Hiking along a favorite trail is a thrill to the senses – wherever you are, the setting has its own visual beauty, scents and sounds. You might see rolling green hills or jagged peaks....
What’s Delaying Your Growth This Spring?
Springtime means new life. The gray winter landscape sheds away and turns green with smatterings of blooming flowers, adding vibrant color to dull scenes. It’s a perfect time to reflect on what you want in your life. Is it that new job? Starting your own business?...
Diversity – A Critical Component of Leadership
April is diversity month! Having had the pleasure of working with hundreds of leaders since our inception we wanted to share and reflect on the importance of diversity and some lessons we have worked hard to impart to our students over the years. Lesson #1: Diversity...
Let Your Leadership Bloom
One of the best parts about springtime in Arizona is watching the desert come to life with beautiful colors and blooms. In particular, the rich diversity of cacti always seem to be a hit with locals and tourists alike. As we transition into springtime there are a...
The Gina Jonas “Play Big” Honorary Seat
WHO IN YOUR LIFE would U want to experience this powerful journey that is U the Communicator? In honor of Gina and the many lives she touched and all that she gave to shape U the Communicator into what it is today, we are awarding someone “The Gina Jonas ‘PLAY BIG’ Honorary Seat” in ALL future U the Communicator classes.