
Coach? I Don’t Need a Coach!
In the 1980’s the Army had a great slogan I often use when…

The Seven Secret Wants
I often talk, and write, about how important it is to know your…

Change the Person, Not the Job
Filling open positions on your team usually boils down to this:…

The Importance of Resolutions
I'm writing this at the end of December 2015 and sitting outside…

Time for Giving and Acknowledging
In this blessed holiday season there is a lot to be grateful…

Navigating the Labyrinth of Success
The great Spanish philosopher Jose Ortega y Gasset once said:
“We…

Giving Thanks at Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving!
With so much occurring in our world today,…

Be Smart: Plan NOW for 2016!
Smart companies look to the future long before it arrives. Now…

Five Steps for Introducing Yourself
You might be surprised to realize that how you introduce yourself…
Tough Conversations with Employees Are Helpful
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 […]