Being a Perfectionist Ain’t All It’s Cracked To Be
As an executive coach, I’ve had the privilege of working with high-performing leaders and teams across many industries. One theme I frequently encounter by many clients is an “unrelenting pursuit of perfection”. While striving for excellence is commendable...
The Fight Against Ageism
As an executive coach, I’ve seen firsthand again and again how ageism—whether subtle or overt—can take a toll on...
When Failure is Not an Option: A Restless Drive to Be The Best
As an executive coach, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the most driven and talented leaders and entrepreneurs...
Leading Through Turbulent Times
In this time of profound political unease and rapid technological advancement, it is even more important to be an effective leader who can navigate...
Middle Age: From Crisis to Chrysalis
Reaching middle age often brings a mix of emotions and challenges. It's a period of transition that many perceive as a downturn; something to...
Reminder: The Journey from “Conflict Avoidance” to “Radical Candor” as a Leader
Consider a scenario where a leader notices a member of their team struggling with their performance. Instead of avoiding...
Confronting a Later Life Crisis
Dear Friends, As we journey through life, we often encounter periods of transition and reflection. Today, I want to delve into an overlooked yet profoundly impactful [...]
Accountability Begins at the Top
Dear Friends, When better than spring to spend time developing your growth mindset? Today, I want to talk about developing a highly effective culture of accountability [...]
My Guest Appearance on the Keyed In Podcast
Hard to believe we are already in the middle of February and looking at spring on the horizon. I know I am looking forward to the [...]
Constantly Encourage Your Team to Challenge You
Dear Friends, Welcome to 2024! I hope your year is off to an excellent start. Today, as we march forth into the new year, I want [...]
Moving Faster and Smarter
Dear Friends, The end of 2023 is upon us, and doesn't it feel like this year passed by so quickly? More than ever before, things truly [...]
“Un-Retiring” or Not Retiring
Retirement. What a loaded word. For some, even a 4-letter word. To many, retirement means an exciting opportunity for personal reinvention, exploration, and pursuing passions that might [...]
Survive Becoming Obsolete — Reinvent Yourself!
In today's rapidly evolving world, the rise of AI has ushered in a new era of unparalleled innovation and transformation. It is truly remarkable. While this [...]
Nothing Matters More Than a Team Connected to Your Mission
A recent study by Gallup has some fascinating results. The report found that only 28% of remote workers and 33% of on-site workers feel strongly connected [...]
Nail Your Next Interview & Land Your Dream Job
Dear Friends, Interviews! The very word just might strike fear into your heart. After all, these encounters require us to showcase our qualifications, personality, and compatibility [...]
Decision-Making Requires Tough Choices
Dear Friends, Wouldn't it be nice if the best decisions were also the easiest? Alas, that is rarely - if ever - the case. Decision-making is [...]
Mastering the Art of Clear Communication
Dear Friends, "Say what you mean and mean what you say." Who hasn't heard this idiom? We are taught it from childhood. Unfortunately, though, we are [...]
The Curse of Loneliness
Dear Friends, Loneliness is an epidemic. Each and every one of us has intimately experienced loneliness. Did you know, though, that studies show that loneliness can [...]
Which Underrated Leadership Traits Do You Posses?
Dear Friends, What traits come to mind when you think of great leadership? For many of us, it's confidence, drive, and assertiveness. Those are, of course, [...]
Accountability Is a Tool, Not a Weapon.
Dear Friends, Accountability is a tool, not a weapon. Many of us associate the word accountability with negativity or punishment because, frankly, that's how those in [...]
Embracing a Sense of Urgency
Entrepreneurs and business leaders alike must embrace "urgency" as a way of life if they want their businesses and organizations to thrive. In John Kotter's fantastic [...]
The Power of Goal-Setting
No matter what size company or team you lead, crafting an effective goal-setting strategy is an essential part of what will make you and your organization [...]
Writing Your Story
“Send us a bio!” A terrifying phrase. But it doesn’t have to be. Writing your bio, whether it’s for your organization’s website, your personal LinkedIn, or for [...]
Hiring Green Flags
Here are four green flags that are good indicators of a candidate suited to a job. The first pair deals with the applicant’s past while the second [...]