How Valuable Is Your Leadership? Five Ways Good Leaders Deliver Value
Leadership, Perseverance, Productivity, Strategy, Success
In a recent conversation with a mentoring friend, he reminded me to stick to the basics of what I was doing. His phrase that stuck with me was, "the basics won't ever let you down!"
One of my dog-eared, coffee-stained books that is a part…
Find Success In Your Calling : Make Room For Change
Finding Focus, Leadership, Productivity, Relationships, Strategy, Success
YOUR THREE WORDS - GOT 'EM YET?
I was recently invited to speak to a group of Real Estate professionals about "What Success Looks Like For You." The organizers asked me…
The Magic of Written Goals
Advice, Executive Development, Leadership, Management, Productivity, StrategyAstoundingly Simple. Boringly Consistent. Still Magic, Nonetheless! (Part 11)
Winding down one year and starting the next is always an ideal time for reflection and thinking forward.
As a leader, having a robust goal-setting mechanism and…
Astoundingly Simple. Boringly Consistent. Still Magic, Nonetheless!
Advice, Executive Development, Leadership, Perseverance, Productivity, Relationships, Strategy, Success The Magic of Written Goals
Roald Amundsen was a superhero of his day. He was a scientist, adventurer, and explorer.
In 1911 he led the group that first reached the South Pole.
As a researcher, he made observations and took scientific measurements.
He…
How Graceful Is Your Leadership?
Advice, Character, Executive Development, Habits, Management, PerseveranceRecently we watched the people of the United Kingdom and others from around the world mourn the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Both the funeral service and the procession that followed were tremendously moving.
As a very young boy,…
“Calling It!” – The When and Why of Quitting
Decision-Making, Executive Development, Finding Focus, Habits, Leadership
You got to know when to hold 'em,
Know when to fold 'em,
Know when to walk away,
And know when to run.
Kenny Rogers – The Gambler
Quitting, all too often, is cast in a negative light.
How…
Leading At A Higher Level
Executive Development, Leadership, Organizational Health, Purpose, Strategy
Leading at a Higher level
Leadership done well has an ascendant quality.
Often the reward for doing a good job is getting to do more.
That's ok, especially if you love what you do.
It's an opportunity for the leader with the right motives…
The Mentor Advantage
Advice, Character, Executive Development, LeadershipThe Mentor Advantage
What's the difference between coaching and mentoring?
It's a question I often get asked.
This time the question came from a young CEO inquiring about one of my interactive learning sessions.
Much like harvest gold…
Effective Self Leadership When Life Gets Upended
Executive Development, Finding Focus, Leadership, Management, Resilience, Strategy
"If things are getting better, why don't I feel better about things?"
Admittedly, my best leadership articles often flow directly from questions that leaders ask in workshops, webinars, or one-to-one: No fancy fare or clickbait-y…
That Not Doing Enough Feeling
Character, Executive Development, Feedback, Finding Focus, Leadership, Management, ProductivityThree Strategies to Combat That "Not Doing Enough"Feeling
The Unhealthy Comparison Merry Go Round
Face it. We all play the comparison game. It's how our caveman software works.
The grand illusion you and I are subjected to each time…
Rolling With Resistance
Advice, Executive Development, Leadership, Resilience, Strategy, Success
Rolling With Resistance
As a leader, I bet you already know a thing or two about resistance.
It usually involves people balking at change.
It can be a new strategy, a new board policy, changing market conditions or even a…
Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” – Jack Welch
