The landscape of leadership is littered with the mentally burned out, relationally poor, and physically worn down. Being overworked, overcommitted, and running on empty is the norm. “After this next project, things will get better…” is the common refrain offered … Read More »
An executive in a Fortune 500 company is put in charge of a new product that completely fails. Afterward, he meets with the CEO certain it is his last day at work. He makes no excuses and says, “I realize … Read More »
The rate of technology advancement is at hyper speed in the 21st Century. One prediction indicates the 21st century will not see 100 years of progress, but the equivalent of 20,000 years. Buckle Up! We are enjoying this burst of … Read More »
As a coach, I have a “behind the curtain” view into organizations and relationships. Repeatedly, I have observed a common behavior in life and work: people do not like conflict and will avoid having conversations to address the … Read More »
Our world is languishing from the lack of trust in leaders. Just as an earthquake shakes the land beneath our feet, events in 2017 uncovered deep fractures shaking the foundation of trust in leaders from every arena: government, business, media, … Read More »
Last November, I was frowning at the shrinking storage space on my less than one-year-old MacBook Pro and muttering, “How did all this stuff get here?” My IT specialist, aka, my wife, exclaimed, “Honey, you can’t keep everything that comes … Read More »
Welcome, 2018! The first day of a new year is filled with such hope. Possibilities and potential seem limitless. There is hope of achieving more and living more fully. However, hope alone is not a strategy for success. A … Read More »
In just a few days the ultimate annual gift exchange will take place around the world. It is a wonderful thing to give and receive gifts out of love and connection with others. Here is a question for you: what … Read More »
It’s that time of year when giving is expected and the opportunities and requests for your money seem endless. The constant pressure of commercialism and well-meaning organizations can steal the joy of giving and leave the best of us with … Read More »
This is # 103 of my weekly blog/newsletter to finish its second year. And I have saved the best to finish this second year. My guest writer is my wife, Phyllis. As you read her words of encouragement and wisdom you … Read More »