“Raise you’re hand if you’ve ever worked for a horrible boss?” Whenever we ask that question during our leadership workshops, nearly all the hands in the room go up. The stories that people share are cringeworthy. One participant recently shared that his boss would...
Understanding and influencing courageous behavior is an important part of effective leadership and organizational development. When it comes to influencing courage in the workplace, it's essential to recognize and appreciate the different dimensions that individuals...
In 2008, a movie called The Bucket List was released, starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. The two play terminally ill cancer patients who escape from a hospital, setting out to accomplish a list of adventurous things before they kick the bucket. The movie’s...
October is National Women’s Small Business Month. It is a time for us to reflect on and appreciate the work of powerful women entrepreneurs in this country and all the contributions they’ve made. In the spirit of this month, let’s look to lessons from a few of the...
Nobody’s perfect, but that doesn’t seem to stop people from trying. And why not? There are lots of good reasons for wanting to be perfect. Some professions, for example, greatly benefit from their inherent perfectionism. This is especially true of professions where...
What inspired you to write 9 Leader Touchstones, and what impact are you hoping it will have on leaders? What's the "ripple" you're trying to create? In some form or fashion, I've been writing this book for the better part of a decade. Fueled by my own experiences in...
Taking action can be incredibly challenging for a variety of reasons, and these challenges are often deeply rooted in human psychology and behavior. It also takes courage, and it’s safe to say you probably have some experience with courage. What we choose to act on is...
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