Decision-Making

The Dead Sea

The Cost Of Not Exercising Big and Small Picture Thinking

A story of perspective and leadership. Specifically, why leaders need to be able to see both the big and small…

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What Do You Need to Let Go of So That You Can Reach Something Better?

When I began learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I would often grab onto my opponent and hang on for dear life. If…

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conflict and leadership

When Winning is Losing: How to Avoid Losing it All Along the Way

“The armies separated; and, it is said, Pyrrhus replied to one that gave him joy of his victory that one other…

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What is your vision for 2021?

Keep your eyes on the road. What is your vision for 2021?

I used to work in the Balkans. The roads that traversed the high mountain passes between Kosovo and Montenegro were…

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How to Build a Simple Strategy That Will Make a Major Difference

How to Build a Simple Strategy That Will Make a Major Difference

Erika is the CEO of a small furniture factory. Along with quality furniture – they are a social enterprise providing…

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Feeling Overwhelmed

Escape the “Busy-ness” Trap: How to Find Freedom from Never Getting Caught Up

I recently had a conversation with a colleague, Steven Rice, who made an interesting observation about leaders. In his words,…

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What You Think is Strategy Might Not be Strategy

What You Think is Strategy Might Not be Strategy

“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” – Mike Tyson I’ve been practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu…

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The four ways leaders work against their own success

Stop It! The Four Ways Leaders Work Against Their Own Success

My interest in working with leaders and teams developed in the Middle East. In 1996, I was 21 and helping…

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Empowerment

One Critical Success Secret From The Playground

I took my three kids to the playground the other day. They eventually found the swings. My 6-year-old boy started…

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2020: Are you defining it or is it defining you?

You Are Writing Your Story of 2020: What Do You Want It To Be About?

I’m not a numerologist. But I do find it ironic that the year 2020 seems to be marked by a…

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