Howdy—and Happy, Healthy New Year. As we step into a new year, many of us are thinking about goals, growth, and how we want this next chapter to unfold. Strategy matters. Execution matters. Results matter. But before we race ahead, it’s worth pausing to reflect on a simple idea captured beautifully by Ralph Waldo Emerson: […]
Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing -Theodore Roosevelt This blog is significant to me because Teddy Roosevelt was a hero of mine and the inspiration for the beautiful collage portrait of him you see, created by John Morse, a dear […]
I recently read a crucial—yet admittedly tough—New York Times piece by Jessica Grose: “Young Workers Are Miserable for Good Reason.” One line jumped out at me:“Young people feel jobs now offer far less mentorship and more micromanaging.” Ouch.But also… fair point. Because whether an employee is Gen X, Y, or Z, one truth spans all […]
It’s the fourth quarter. You’ve reviewed the numbers, triple-checked the forecasts, and the reality is clear: your team is not going to hit the year-end targets. First, don’t panic. This is not the time for blame, knee-jerk reactions, or hasty changes in direction. Missed targets happen — even to high-performing teams. The real opportunity lies […]
As we enter the fourth quarter, it’s time to reflect—not just on the numbers, but on the people behind them. While performance metrics and KPIs matter, a strong leader knows that year-end reporting isn’t just about hitting targets. It’s about understanding how your team got there—and what that journey reveals. Start by asking the right questions: Who […]
Make Them Want To! In our ongoing series about standing out, speaking up, and avoiding obsolescence in an AI-saturated world, another headline from the Wall Street Journal jumped out: “Your Boss Doesn’t Have Time to Talk to You.” That’s a tough truth—but also a wake-up call. Managers today are pulled in every direction. Time is […]
From the Wall Street Journal: The Leaner, Meaner Chevron Leaders need to be more decisive, take accountability for failures, and have uncomfortable conversations about poor performance. Changing Their Perspective Ahh, yes, the uncomfortable conversation. Often, I coach executives on how to initiate and manage difficult conversations. People feel a sense of dread when approaching such […]
“If you don’t think about your future, you cannot have one.” -John Galsworthy Like it or not, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay! The Wall Street Journal recently shared in their June 21-22, 2025, article, “The Incredible Shrinking Company,” an essential quote from Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, “The best leaders get the most […]
I often invoke Albert Einstein’s phrase; “I never worry about the future; it comes soon enough.” And does it apply to us, NOW! Other than those living on a remote island, everyone from Singapore to NY is feeling and experiencing a global, profound, unnecessary upheaval in business and our personal lives, including you I assume. I’m […]
One of the many joys of coaching is following clients through their professional trajectory and contributing further to them once they’ve achieved a highly skilled, C-suite position within an organization. A pattern I’ve noticed that needs to be transformed is when a new hire sits back and waits for their CEO/CCO/Board to direct them once […]
