September 19, 2022
Interests, Not Agendas
“I may not be an interesting person, but I have a lot of interests,” a friend quipped. Self-deprecating humor aside, this friend is among the more interesting individuals I know. ...
September 15, 2022
Authentic Listening and Being Open to Change
Politics happen inside and outside organizations. With the mid-term elections in less than 60 days, the current political climate in the US is rife with divergent views and, too often, toxicity. Virtually everyone has an opinion, or an opinion about those who have their opinions. ...
August 4, 2022
Poetry and Leadership
Poetry and leadership go together more than you might think. Poetry uses words to reveal the essence of life, what it feels like and means to be alive. More than any other form of writing, poetry connects us to ourselves, others, and the wider world....
August 3, 2022
Summer Reading For Leaders: Part Two
Summer reading lists never include leadership books. There’s a good reason for this – leadership books are mostly boring. Take it from me, I’ve read, or read sections of, at least a few hundred....
August 2, 2022
Summer Reading for Leaders: Part One
A number of years ago, an executive coaching client of mine who was preparing to go on vacation asked me if I could recommend a book on leadership. I told him that vacations and leadership books don’t mix well and recommended a detective novel instead. ...
July 28, 2022
Mindfulness and Body Awareness
Mindfulness is as much about the body as it is about the mind. By fully inhabiting our bodies, we ground ourselves in the present moment....
July 26, 2022
Mindfulness and Noticing
Mindfulness is more than meditation. Mindfulness is a way of living and leading by paying attention non-judgmentally from moment to moment....
July 25, 2022
Mindfulness in the Present Moment
Mindfulness in leadership, or Mindful Leadership as we like to call it, is often misunderstood. In short, being a mindful leader means being awake and aware of what is happening in the moments they are happening. It’s simple, and it’s difficult....
July 20, 2022
Pace and Prioritization
Prioritization is a challenge for every organization. What gets done, in what order, and by who are forever questions - the ones that keep getting asked over and over again at all company levels....
July 7, 2022
Carrying the Intention of Goodwill
Goodwill is the state of "wishing well to another." Among the most pressing needs identified by senior leaders in our current business and social environment are connection, trust, and a sense of belonging....