Before I became an organizational development professional, I was a professional high diver with the U.S. High Diving Team. Every day for seven years, I climbed to the top of a hundred-foot ladder, stood atop a one-foot-by-one-foot perch, and hurled myself off —...
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Open Your Heart and the Door
Do you care about me? This is what people want to know when they work for you. They may not say it directly, but it is the core question that defines the relationship between you and the people you lead. When people believe the answer is “yes,” they will be more...
The Growth Process
Every high-performing team goes through the growth process. It’s unavoidable. It doesn’t matter how talented the individuals are or how big their ambition is—every team, even the most seasoned, will encounter storms. And here’s the secret: those storms are important....
Courageously Fearful
I’m an ex-high diver. Every day for seven years I would courageously climb to the top of a hundred-foot high-dive ladder (the equivalent of a ten-story building) and stand atop a one-foot-by-one-foot perch. Then, after a quick prayer, I would leap into the air like an...
Lead With Care
Do you care about me? This is what people want to know when they work for you. They may not say it directly, but it is the core question that defines the relationship between you and the people you lead. When people believe the answer is “yes,” they will be more...
Leading Culture
Leading Culture Building a High-Performance CultureThis workshop is designed to help leaders understand how culture impacts organizational performance, how to shape and influence culture, and how to lead cultural change effectively. Participants will gain practical...
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