Mindset Isn’t EverythingA common tactic in leadership development (so common it sounds like a cliche) is shifting mindsets. If a client is… more
Mix It Up!Cross-modal brain functioning is a creative genius’s superpower. Making unique combinations and connections by bringing multiple senses together can be… more
Decisive… or Not?I often joke that I’m not sure whether I’m indecisive. Most humor contains seeds of truth, and I really do… more
Second Mountain LeadershipIn his book The Second Mountain, David Brooks argues that most of us begin our lives guided by the ego… more
Contemplation and ActionMy wife and I enjoy British TV shows. Yes, we were die-hard Downton Abbey fans, (at least until they killed… more
Changing BeliefsA coaching client asked me recently if I thought a person could change their belief system. I knew the question… more
The Real Energy CrisisThe real energy crisis isn’t about electricity, gas, wind, or solar. It concerns the energy we are willing to invest… more
A Rose is a Rose, but is a leader a Leader?I deeply appreciate language. It’s a beautiful tool that few animals have, and humans are the only species that utilizes… more
2026 Workplace Leadership ChallengesLast year, as we were saying farewell to 2024 and welcoming 2025, there was a fair amount of questioning, worry,… more
The Antidote to PowerLet’s admit it: power is a powerful drug, and most people want it. Don’t you want to be empowered? Don’t… more