Posts in: Notes From Rick

A reflection from Leadership South Dakota founders, Rick & Valerie Melmer Like many in South Dakota, my wife Valerie and I were saddened by the loss of Jim Beddow. Jim was a friend and mentor, and we always enjoyed our opportunities to visit with Jim and his wife Jean. Valerie’s family and the Beddows had […]

A key part to being a successful leader is how you manage your margins.  Successful leaders make the best use of their time each and every day.  That means that when they have small blocks of time, (expected or unexpected) these leaders are prepared to use that time to accomplish something productive.  It could be […]

We’ve all heard the saying, “actions speak louder than words”. Most of us would agree that this statement is certainly true. What we DO says more about our priorities than what we SAY. Our actions represent our values. However, it is common for leaders to say one thing and do another. We may believe that […]

As an executive coach, I am always looking for tools and visuals that will resonate with the clients that I see. One particular visual that always seems to score is a chart that outlines tasks and priorities that are urgent and those that are important.   Urgent vs. Important While the conversations are focused on the […]