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Accountability: A Privilege or a Burden?
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Accountability has become one of the most abused words in business.
Along…

Stop Prioritizing If You Want a Breakthrough
Stop prioritizing may sound reckless, even irresponsible. Not…

When failure is proof that you are on the right path
Winston Churchill once said, “Success is going from failure…

What classical guitar taught me about real breakthroughs
I have been coaching organizations and leadership teams in generating…

The hard truth about transformation that most leaders cannot tolerate
If you want real transformation, not cosmetic change, you must…

Make 2026 the Best Year Ever
I love new beginnings. A new year carries possibility. A new…

Complete 2025 in the Most Meaningful Way
Completing a chapter effectively can be a meaningful and powerful…

How great are you willing to be?
It is an interesting question. Most people say they want to be…

Most leaders don’t know how to communicate a message – and it shows
It still amazes me how many senior leaders, intelligent, experienced,…

Cross-functional and cross-business teams are ‘real teams’
Most large companies today operate within a matrix management…

“Agreeing to disagree” is leadership failure
How many times have you sat in a senior team meeting where the…

Trust is not a nice-to-have. It’s your edge.
Trust is not just a feel-good word. It is the backbone of every…

Beyond SMART: How Bold, “Unrealistic” Goals Unlock Innovation and Passion
We’re often told to set SMART goals—especially ones that are “achievable.” But is playing it safe really the best way to grow?

Strong Teams Tackle Tough Conversations. Weak teams avoid them.
If you want to know how powerful your team is, just see how team…

Don’t confuse efficient compliance with real transformation
For a significant transformation initiative to succeed, the CEO…

Six barriers you must overcome to achieve your transformation goals
It takes extraordinary courage, determination, and faith to pursue…

Why Bold Visions Fail – And How to Make Yours Succeed
I have coached many teams and organizations in creating bold and aspirational strategies that take their success to the next level. Every transformation begins with setting ambitious goals. And every team emerges from this initial exercise highly optimistic, energized and eager to achieve a better future for their company and themselves.
Time and time again, I am impressed and inspired by leaders’ genuine enthusiasm, commitment, and resolve to realize aspirational goals that, at the outset are often viewed as beyond current.
Unfortunately, when it comes to fulfilling aspirational goals and transformational change, there are two types of leaders: those who stay the course and those who don’t.

Complete 2020 in the most meaningful way, especially given COVID-19.
Completing a chapter effectively can be a meaningful and powerful…
