Contribution Is King

An essential responsibility of leadership is seeing potential in others that they may not yet see in themselves—and then helping bring it forward. That’s the difference between observation and contribution. It’s one thing to recognize talent. It’s another to activate it. Recently, I was coaching a high-potential Vice President and posed a simple question: “What’s […]

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Courage Is the Virtue That Moves Everything Forward

“The virtue of courage carries all other virtues.”— Winston…
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From Steady Growth to Stronger Leadership

For several years, Steve Giglio worked with Vias, Ltd, an international…
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Lead With Heart: A Better Path for the Year Ahead

Howdy—and Happy, Healthy New Year. As we step into a new year,…
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Work Worth Doing

Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance…
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For Thanksgiving, Give Thanks to Your Team

I recently read a crucial—yet admittedly tough—New York Times…
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What to Do When You Know Your Team Won’t Hit Year-End Targets

It’s the fourth quarter. You’ve reviewed the numbers, triple-checked…
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Finishing Strong: The Leadership Mindset for Q4

As we enter the fourth quarter, it's time to reflect—not just…
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When Your Boss Won’t Talk to You

Make Them Want To! In our ongoing series about standing out,…
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Tough Conversations with Employees Are Helpful

From the Wall Street Journal: The Leaner, Meaner Chevron Leaders…
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