by Dr. Jeff Van Meter | Nov 9, 2017 | General, Human Leader, Leadership
Hey everyone, I would like to introduce you to two people who have greatly influenced my growth and development as a speaker and coach in the past few years. Michael and Amy Port are dear friends and mentors and I think their Tedx message should to be seen by the...
by Dr. Jeff Van Meter | Oct 26, 2017 | General, Human Leader, Leadership
Man that stings! Somehow, this October became “See a doctor of the week” for me. Well actually, I know exactly how it happened. First, I put it off for months because I was busy. Which is true. My annual physical was supposed to be in February and I...
by Dr. Jeff Van Meter | Oct 3, 2017 | Core Values, Human Leader, Leadership
In the article on Leading and Weeding, I wrote that leaders need to continually be vigilant about removing the “weeds” in their business or the weeds would take over. This time, I have another gardening metaphor: Leading and Pruning. Whereas weeding...
by Dr. Jeff Van Meter | Sep 8, 2017 | Core Values, Human Leader, Leadership
There is no discernible difference between leading and weeding. Perhaps that is stating it strongly, but if you lead something, you know I am right. This picture was taken moments ago in my back yard. All these tall leafy plants with buds on the top getting ready to...
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...
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