Teaming is Hard Work!

Teaming is Hard Work!

Great teams take time to develop. For seven years I traveled around the world as a member of the U.S. High Diving Team, diving from heights that scaled to over 100 feet into small pools that were only 10 feet deep. If we didn’t team well together, people could die. So...
You Don’t Need Evidence For Courage

You Don’t Need Evidence For Courage

Photo Source Over the years I’ve worked with a lot of leaders who prefer that all consequential decisions be “evidence-based.” Such leaders place a premium on data and measurability. But there is a point at which measurability gets in the way. When an organization...
Mixing Business With Pleasure

Mixing Business With Pleasure

One of the unexpected pleasures of starting my business is the great friendships I’ve developed with some of my clients.  Sometimes mixing business with pleasure is the best alchemy for forging a strong relationship. Mike Calihan is the director of training for...