Work Worth Doing

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 […]

To Be a Great Leader…Teach, Don’t Tell or Do

Many of my clients are quick-learning, driven executives. Often,…

Your Career Is Out of (Your) Control

Your career, like it or not, is not in your control. Sure, you…

Am I Right?…Am I Right? – The Good & Bad About Checking In

When communicating an idea or recommendation, it is essential…

Keep Your Problem Clients Closer

My grandfather, and I expect many of yours, always counseled…

Dealing with Downsizing

"Good morning, boss, I've got an idea!" "Yeah...well...sorry…

Credentialing, Part Deux…Ask Killer Open-Ended Questions

In my book I talk about how important the voir dire process is…

Changing Behavior to Achieve Goals

To paraphrase an often used quote, "Doing the same thing over…

Fear of Failure? Defend Yourself with Dilligence

Fear of failure affects all of us at some point. For so many…

Size Them Up, Then Test the Waters

Here's an essential modus operendi going into the New Year, make…