Some executives think that leadership is only about momentum and results. The best leaders, however, do more than move us forward. They also help us rise above who we are so that we can move closer to the person we can become. The best leaders lift us up. They elevate...
I’ve always lived in my head a little too much. Drawn to ideas and ideals, I’m attracted to lofty philosophies and neglectful of attending to what’s right in front of me. So at the start of this year, I decided I would begin a daily practice of caring for a little...
I’ve recently started pulling together some guidance to share with people new to their leadership roles. Given how broad the topic is, there’s a lot of advice to share! There is one piece of wisdom that can take years to appreciate: harness your ego.Yes, people prefer...
As you progress in your leadership career and grow in influence, rank, and stature, never lose sight of the fact that you're just a speck in an infinite universe, like every other human being who ever lived. It doesn't matter how much money you make, how many people...
When described through a pair of rose-colored glasses, the idea of leadership as an easy career doesn’t do the naive leader any favors. Why? Because it’s not just misleading, it’s an outright lie. Leadership is messy, challenging, and you will get things wrong–more...
Edited January 2021 Leadership is a role, a part you play in front of many audiences. It’s a part that comes with many expected and unexpected demands. Finding the balance, what you are truly responsible for versus what you assume responsibility for, is the difference...
It’s not often that I’ll be bought to tears while working. Yesterday morning, while pulling together material for an upcoming workshop on motivation, I was reminded of a getaway my wife Shannon and I had taken and an extraordinary person we met during the trip. Every...
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