Leadership
Why Winning in Leadership Might Be the Most Dangerous Metric
“Winning” in leadership can become a trap when it defines your identity instead of your impact. Remember Charlie Sheen’s very…
Why Your Big, Fat Vision Might Be Killing Your Business (for Visionary Leaders)
Visionary leaders often need to slow down to build well. I hired a coach to say “no” to my ideas….
Why Leadership Follow-Through Matters More Than Vision for Long-Term Success
Vision is cheap. Execution is rare. It’s not big ideas that keep a company growing—it’s consistency. For leaders, this means…
Why Nice Leaders Finish Last—and Take Their Teams With Them
A client called. He’s forming a temporary partnership with another business. The two companies trust each other and have a…
The Most Common Leadership Problem: Matching Leadership Priorities with Effort
“Wisdom is knowing what to do next. Skill is knowing how to do it. Virtue is doing it.”—Thomas Jefferson My…
Leadership Efficiency: The Habit Wasting Your (And Your Team’s) Time
Years ago, before smartphones and Google (if you can imagine), I was in a meeting with a leader. He needed…
How to Lead Risky Employees Without Risking Your Business
“I want to create a place where these guys can have a second chance.” William was describing his approach to…
Merry Christmas – From My Family to Yours
I’m writing this the day after shoulder surgery. (The consequence of overdoing it with healthy living.) I’ve just regained enough…
What Is a Leadership Coach? Unlocking the Secrets to Transformational Leadership
Why Elite Performers Choose Leadership Coaching Two of the biggest names in the fitness world – at least in terms…
Why Politically Driven CEOs Are Prone to Breaking the Rules
Getting close to election time! The ‘funnest’ part of living in a democracy… has got to be the run-up to…