Emotional Intelligence
First Leadership Self-defense Lesson: Your Biggest Opponent is You
Yesterday, at my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class, there was a brand-new student. We were partnered up for a drill. The look…
We Become The Stories We Tell: What Stories Are You Telling?
When I was a young child, my parents had books made for me. They were about the adventures of a…
The Seven Character Traits That Set Excellent Leaders Apart
I leaked the other day. It was embarrassing. My wife and I were visiting friends, another couple. The conversation moved…
How to Avoid the Most Common Leadership Rookie Errors
The Four Typical Approaches for New Leaders There are many paths to executive leadership. However, when beginning a new role,…
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…
How Avoiding Emotions Stunts A Leader’s Growth
For many, year’s end brings up complicated emotions. It might be the holidays. It might be the end of the…
How Do I Relate to People I Can’t Agree With?
Have you experienced something like this? When people who don’t know me well express their political or social frustrations –…
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…
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…
The 3 Fundamentals of Successful Leadership
Responsibility at Home At dinner, my wife and I were talking. One of us made the comment about someone stepping…