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What’s most important for you in your life, as you see it now? Is it your health, vocation, relationships, personal development? Perhaps it’s unfair to frame the question this way, as if you can only choose one. Most people cannot and should not whittle their priorities down to a unitary aim. But neither should your…

In the enchanted land of Eldoria, Eldric, a wise and powerful wizard reminiscent of Gandalf from the tales of old, stands atop a hill overlooking his bustling village. With his long, flowing robes and a staff that glows with ancient magic, Eldric decides that his word for the year will be “fulfillment.” This decision is…

So many of us fear dissension. We want harmony. We want everything to go smoothly, like a well-oiled machine, one of the business world’s favorite analogies. Though we know in our minds that conflict can be very productive and useful, our emotions tend to take precedence. Many people fear conflict, and expend a great deal…

For the longest time I’ve felt that there has been too much emphasis in our country on independence. We are told the country was founded by “independent thinkers” and the frontier settled by “rugged individualists.” There’s certainly virtue in marching to the beat of your own drummer (to paraphrase Thoreau, one of America’s great loners)…

Hey there, friends! It’s another beautiful day here in Central NY, and I hope you’re all doing well. Today, I want to talk about something near and dear to my heart—the execution of a goal. Execution is what makes or breaks team success, whether you’re in the boardroom or on a hiking trail. Recently, I…

It was April of 2003, and I was in New Jersey attending the first module of my coaching certification training while my wife and two young children were navigating the challenges of an ice storm that left them with no power for a few days. So, while I was focusing on the coursework, wondering if…

In the realm of leadership, accountability is a key ingredient to driving success for everyone involved. Whether it’s in execution, collaboration, delegation, or leveraging technology, taking ownership of your responsibility as a team leader sets the stage for remarkable achievements. Recently, I had the privilege of collaborating with an exceptional leader who embodied this ethos.…