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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…
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…
It’s not all for the best: The art of letting go
We have a beautiful flowering tree in our backyard. It always reminded me of a (large) carefully pruned bonsai. Planted…
Do you ever feel like things fall apart just as they were starting to come together? Here’s what to do
Life happens. Disruptions happen. Problems happen. Consider many of my clients. They learn and apply the basic principles of success….
Succession Success: Priming the Next Executive Leader
Bad news first: Most executive successions fail. The research tends to peg failure rates around 66% for small and medium-sized…
Dead Mice, My Garage, and Your Business: Things that Should be Cleaned up
I recently cleaned and organized a corner of my garage. The level of pride and satisfaction that this generates is…
The Truth Will Set You Free. But Before it Will, You Have to do This
The truth will set you free. But you have to accept it first. The best leaders look reality straight in…
Why DEI and ESG aren’t Worth the Attention Paid to Them
In elementary school, I learned to be nice to others. Name-calling and bullying weren’t allowed. We were expected to include…
Why a Vacation is One of the Most Responsible Actions a Leader Can Take
“Take a vacation.” This is my favorite advice to give to the owners or executives who are my clients. They…
What Do I Do if My Company is Outgrowing a Loyal Employee?
What To do When Your Company is Growing Faster than Your Team Growing a company is exciting. But it also…