This week in beautiful Wyoming, I had the privilege of speaking on becoming a more powerful leader. And, nothing is more important (besides honesty!) than being a good role model. Here is some leadership advice I shared which was particularly popular with the audience:

The better you are as a person, the better you will be as a leader. Have your life squared away. And, what areas aren’t squared away, don’t bring them to work. Leave your work at work, and your home life at home. – Colleen Seward Ryan, Speaker and Author

“Bringing your personal life to work” is a situation I hear about frequently as I speak around the country on effective leadership and managing people. Beyond reason, people don’t want to hear every detail of a person’s life, whether it’s a manager or a co-worker. Too much information combined with mood swings can upset the morale of the workplace and adversely affect productivity. And when all is said and done, people have a right to come to work and enjoy it.

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