by Dr. Jeff Van Meter | Aug 14, 2017 | Core Values, Human Leader, Leadership
“Mr. Van Meter! Oh my!” Such was the response of my daughter’s friend when she saw my unrestrained celebratory dancing. This was followed by unrestrained loving laughter…. At least I think it was loving…, it was definitely laughter. Let...
by Dr. Jeff Van Meter | Aug 1, 2017 | Core Values, Honesty, Human Leader, Leadership
I was talking to a mentor of mine this morning and he said something very interesting. He said “What I’m hearing is the word ‘position’ and if you’re trying to position yourself, then you are all up in your head trying to figure it all...
by Dr. Jeff Van Meter | Jul 6, 2017 | Core Values, Human Leader, Leadership
So we are at my in-laws lake house. As I wrote last time, we are here for a little R&R due to the generosity of my brother and sister-in-law. Time will tell whether my prediction holds true and this does not count as a “real” vacation in my kid’s...
by Dr. Jeff Van Meter | Jun 27, 2017 | Core Values, Human Leader, Leadership
My family can’t handle stay-cations. Me? I travel with my work, speaking, training, consigliering (Not a real word), so I am happy to lounge around home and do some local things (or nothing). Ok, who am I kidding. If I am around home, I’ll be doing...
by Dr. Jeff Van Meter | Jun 15, 2017 | Human Leader, Leadership
Is it too early to ask that question? Maybe even a bit annoying? Yeah, I think so too. But I have to tell you, this is often what leading feels like. As I write this, official summer doesn’t even start for another week (not that the heat hasn’t been...