Accountability

Creating a Circle of Trust: Selecting Advisors Who Amplify Your Success

The right advice, at the right time, is priceless. My business is tiny. I’m the only employee. My wife has…

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How injuries or setbacks can create your leadership edge

Late last year, I injured my ribs while training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). I couldn’t train and heal simultaneously, so…

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Biden, Trump, and True threats to democracy

“It is always easier to fight for one’s principles than to live up to them.” —Alfred Adler Are we watching…

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Unlearning Scarcity: How to Grow by Letting Go of Limitations

I’m on vacation in Hawaii with my family and parents. A few days ago, we were having lunch at a…

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Why Some Succeed and Others Don’t: The Follow-Through Factor

It’s March. How are your New Year’s Resolutions coming along? Are you following through? If so, good for you! That…

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Unlocking Productivity: The Three Principles That Changed a Leader’s Life and Business

One of my best clients was a high-potential manager who tended to overwhelm himself. It was (and still is) important…

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Profit, Performance, and Pretense: Peeling Back the Layers of Corporate Cosmetic Surgery

I grew up in the era of the Rocky and Rambo movies. Sylvester Stallone was everywhere. Movie posters, t-shirts, lunch…

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Unlocking Success: The Crucial Role of Self-Image in Leadership

I used to rock climb. I often introduced new people to the sport. Most would struggle with their mindset when…

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Navigating Leadership: How Self-Image Steers Success

A favorite memory from when I was young is a time my family spent at Lake Superior. If you are…

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How to quickly a prepare a leader for a senior role (Part 2)

(Part II of a series. In my last article, I described how an organization can prepare itself for leadership transition….

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