Blog: Leading & Living Courageously

Don’t forget to give thanks!

Don’t forget to give thanks!

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This week, Americans are celebrating their Thanksgiving holiday.…
A salute to Paris and Parisians.

A salute to Paris and Parisians.

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I am dedicating this week’s blog to Paris and the Parisians. My…

Are you a Leader or a Manager?

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A close friend sent me this chart: I see this chart as…
Startegy Planning

The Five Myths of Strategic Planning: Part Two

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Henry Mintzberg, in his seminal 1993 book The Rise and Fall of…
Five Myths of Strategic Planning

The Five Myths of Strategic Planning: Part One

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Every year, executives around the world go through the time-honored…
There is always a mental game

There is always a mental game

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How many times have you seen an athlete or sports team in the…
accomplished

Practical steps for taking your game to the next level

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A lot of my one-on-one coaching work is focused on helping leaders…
courage

Taking a stand ALWAYS requires courage

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No matter how committed we are to living courageously, and how…
progress

How to make meaningful progress when taking your game to the next level

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If you want to be successful at taking your game to the next…

The danger of acting in a cautious and politically correct way

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In a previous blog “Five necessary areas for improvement of…
balance

Are you balancing the long term and short term?

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Most teams and companies do a poor job balancing the short term…
Life's to short to compromise

Life is Too Short to Compromise

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My wife and I try to live life according to the mantra: “life…
Why Are Leaders So Afraid of Change

Why Are Leaders So Afraid of Change?

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It’s common for organizations and teams to undergo changes…
put down your smartphone

Challenge yourself to set down your smartphone

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I just returned from a lovely summer vacation at a nice beachside…
Five Necessary Areas of Improvement for Your Team

Five Necessary Areas of Improvement for Your Team

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Any organization is a mirror image of its leaders and leadership…
How do you relate to your personal goals

How do you relate to your personal goals?

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I recently had the opportunity to deal with two situations in…
Why Your Online Reputation Matters More Than Ever

Why Your Online Reputation Matters More Than Ever

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In the past, if you fired or laid off an employee, any dirty…
Glen Campbell – a true hero

Glen Campbell – a true hero

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I recently watched the CNN documentary “I’ll Be Me” about…