GIANT LEAP BLOG

Building courageous leadership and inspiring fantastic results.

Why “Always Be Hustling” Is Bad Leadership Advice

Why “Always Be Hustling” Is Bad Leadership Advice

Updated August 2022 In the mid 1990's, a regional communications company launched a billboard advertising campaign that implored people to "Never Stand Still!" The underlying message was that to be successful, you must perpetually be on the go. God forbid you be...

read more
Mentoring Matters

Mentoring Matters

My life and career have been propped up by mentors. They have been the difference-makers for me. Now that I am at life’s halfway point – I turned 50 this year – I am especially conscious about how much of an impact they have had on who I am. I’m always troubled when a...

read more
On The Importance Of Leader Imperfection

On The Importance Of Leader Imperfection

Leadership is a messy business… at least when it’s being done right. It requires making bold decisions, often while relying on ambiguous, shifting, or contradictory information. Sometimes you have to get it wrong, a lot, before you can get it right. Just ask any...

read more

*In addition to blog posts, you will receive my monthly newsletter with updates and tips for inspiring workplace courage.