Personal Development
5 Important Leadership Reminders From Bella
On my wife’s birthday, her sister gifted us a puppy. Bella. A cute Siberian Husky/Australian Shepherd mix. Bella was unexpected….
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…
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…
Happy New Year!
End of year. Preparing for a New Year. Most leaders are busy with some kind of measuring stick. Prepping year-end…
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…
3 Questions That Reliably Inspire Employee Motivation
The leader I spoke with was frustrated. It seemed like issues were popping up everywhere. He was facing conflict on…
You Lead Out of Who You Are. What Happens if Who You Are is Worn Out?
How are you feeling right now? It’s been a wild ride of a year. And it is catching up with…
Four Reasons Why You Should Remember, “It’s the people, stupid.”
Bill Bill is an engineer in a quickly growing firm. Fifteen years ago, he was one of the first hires…
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 –…