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When Toxic Employees Hold the Company Hostage
‘He’s like smoke. It’s difficult to describe. If I try to address his behavior he always explains it away and…
Why Some Leaders Do Dumb Things And Never Recognize It
One of my all-time favorite shows is The Office. Steve Carell’s character, Michael Scott, is consistently oblivious. Desperately wanting to…
The Business Inside the Estate
Executive Summary An estate plan can work exactly as structured while the business inside it fails. A business is different…
Leadership Burnout: Why Working at 100% Undermines Productivity
Sometimes I don’t listen to my own advice. I’ve always been very physically active. As a hobby-job I taught strength…
The Three Questions Most Leaders Can’t Answer About Their Own Business
AI: like it, hate it, or still don’t quite get it, you can’t avoid it. I’ve used AI since ChatGPT…
Why Successful Leaders Create Problems They Don’t Need
‘I’m not really sure what to talk about today. Things are going well,’ my client said. ‘I’m glad to hear…
When Business Feels Scarce: Learning to See Opportunity
This time of year, I’m reminded of the ridiculous abundance of nature. I walk my dog through the woods and…
When Standards Become Judgement and Why Success is Better Than Perfection
9/11 always brings back a flood of memories. That’s not what this article is about but it is where I’ll…
Why Good Employees Fail After a Promotion (And How to Know Who Is Ready)
One of the easiest ways to set a good employee up for failure is to promote them. This nearly always…
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