On the Course and In the Office: Consistency is Key
I frequently play golf with my executive assistant, Diane Brown. We make a great team at the office, and our opposing talents complement each other on the golf course,...
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RIP: Career Pathing
How do you define career pathing? Stop right now before you read the rest of this post and quickly define it according to the world you live in. Hellooo!...
Stewardship: Underestimated, Underrated, and Unbelievably Essential
Stewardship. This single idea is probably one of the most underrated leadership concepts. Yet, when you get right down to it, a leader’s ultimate responsibility is to steward the...
Don’t Leave It to Beaver
This past week we spent a few days at our cabin in Red River, New Mexico. I LOVE the river. It’s beautiful, powerful, and peaceful all at the same...
That’s Gonna Leave a Mark
The leader who has the most impact on your day-to-day behavior is, in fact, not the CEO, the COO, the CFO, or any other C—unless, of course, you report...
Backward Leadership: From the Outside In
Early on in our careers, each of us has probably worked for an outside-in leader. We’ve all known them. They’re the ones who believe that their position and their...
Leading From the Inside Out: 4 Common Characteristics
Last month I had the pleasure of visiting with four leaders who I respect and who reside within the middle of their individual organizations. We were discussing the idea...
REALity Question: Do Doers Reflect Their Leaders?
One of my favorite ways to mentor and coach leaders is by allowing open discussions and encouraging questions about issues that are on their minds – current day, real...
Showing the Exit Interview the Exit Door
Some of my favorite subjects on leadership are the ones that challenge common sense. I don’t like to argue, but I do enjoy the great conversations that come from...
5 Common Challenges and Sacrifices in the Producer-to-Leader Transition
Isn’t it interesting how so many people want to advance their careers and climb the ladder but few want the not-so-glamorous responsibilities that come with an impressive title, like...