The Power of Habit

Habits infiltrate our organizations and become invisible forces to contend with that we never realized were there. Learning to spot them is key to our success.

What Does Love Have To Do With It?

Leading with love is a higher testament to one’s leadership acumen than simply taking the well-trodden path toward fear-based, power-hungry management.

The Inside Job of Leadership: Calm in the Eye of the Storm

What are you doing about preparedness as a leader? What are you practicing to be prepared? Is the mood in your organization one of possibility and resolve to come up with creative, satisfying solutions? Or has there been a mood of entrenchment and “hunkering-down” based on fear?

What Olympians Show Us About Resilient Leadership – part 1

Although I am not usually a spectator sports enthusiast, I admit to being completely caught up in the Olympics. I love the excitement, passion, commitment, vision, and stories of personal triumph that are the stuff of great athletes. I admit to being proud of the way our American team has demonstrated not only outstanding athleticism, but also sportsmanship and inspirational leadership to the world.

What can we learn from these young leaders, many of whom are still teenagers, about the inner game of leadership?