The Courage To Change

The Courage To Change

For better and for worse, I am an immoderate person, with an appetite for life that is at once passionate and gluttonous. Once I commit to something, I’m “all-in” and have little use for moderation. In some areas of my life this has served me well — for example,...
Mixing Business With Pleasure

Mixing Business With Pleasure

One of the unexpected pleasures of starting my business is the great friendships I’ve developed with some of my clients.  Sometimes mixing business with pleasure is the best alchemy for forging a strong relationship. Mike Calihan is the director of training for...
In Defense Of Billionaires

In Defense Of Billionaires

Each year my company, Giant Leap Consulting, takes on a few pro bono projects, most often for worthy non-profit organizations that are serving the needs of those less fortunate than most of us. Recently Giant Leap started working with an organization that serves the...
Courage Misplaced

Courage Misplaced

I am an idealist. You have to be if the bulk of your business centers on developing leaders. Leadership development involves helping people close the gap between the leader that they are, and the leader that they want to be. “Leadership” is an aspirational concept...
Courage Dispatch From Tokyo

Courage Dispatch From Tokyo

Greetings from Japan. After an unexpected stay in a UK immigration detention center, the Courage Tour is back on. UK and Zurich will no longer start the tour, and will instead pick up the caboose. Instead, Japan is the launch point. Perhaps starting in Japan makes...