What if leadership isn’t really a thing
What if leadership is “understanding who you are at your core, and honing that understanding into a few special abilities, each of which refracts and magnifies your intent, your essence, and your humanity.” (Ref: “Nine Lies about Work”) Would you stop trying to be the...
We’re more alike than we know
People on your team are more alike than you know. What personal interests do you have in common? What are your doubts and fears about your work? What is your team’s full potential. Sounds like the start of a conversation.
Ignoring how people are feeling will only make problems worse
Let's start by listing some of the more pervasive problems people are dealing with right now: The war in Ukraine and the uncertainty it's creating. The ongoing pandemic and the debates around masks, vaccines, and more. The so-called freedom convoys and their impact on...
Which reality are you choosing?
With all of the distractions and problems in the world: Are you leading from this reality, or, Are you leading from an alternate reality?
The difference between losing and failing
“There is a difference between losing and failing. Losing reflects the score. Failing reflects our attitude.” — Simon Sinek Which one do you prefer?
Are you afraid of trying something new today?
What would you do if you knew the universe wants you to succeed?
Are you using wisdom or denial?
Wisdom is knowing a problem isn’t worth paying attention to. Denial is being unwilling or unable to pay attention to the problem. Leadership is choosing.
Do something unexpected today
Do you want to do something nice for someone today? Give them an old-fashioned phone call out of the blue.
The impact of webcams on creativity
I've spent the past two years of working at home, perfecting what it means to be in front of a webcam. One of the most impactful skills I've learned is to look right into the webcam when I'm talking, coaching, or teaching. It wasn't easy to learn this skill when I...
Electronic or human interactions – which will prevail this weekend?
How often will you check your email, or respond to text messages, or post on social media this weekend? Compare that number to the human interactions you plan to have without using technology. Will you take someone to lunch or dinner and really get to know them? Human...
