The #1 Trait a Leader Needs in Order to Grow

How do you evaluate the people you work with — team members, bosses, even clients? I love Patrick Lencioni’s simple 3-part test in his book, The Ideal Team Player: Humble  –  Hungry  –  Smart Those three words are pretty intuitive aren’t they? And each trait is attractive on its own, but they are most attractive […]

Want to be a GREAT Leader? Try a “Little” More of this One Ingredient!

Good wintry morning! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving and are having fun enjoying or anticipating the holidays. – – – – – – – – – – Here’s a check-in question for you: Where are you on the pride/humility scale? Great leaders are humble leaders. Which makes Humility a Leadership Essential, and #5 […]

The X-Factor of Great Leadership

Character is a critical ingredient in your leadership. It influences your thoughts, feelings and actions. Be intentional with it. This week’s blog is the second in an occasional series on character.   Click here to read the first installment. Last year, the CEO of Procter and Gamble, one of the world’s largest consumer product companies, did something surprising. […]

Preventing CEO Suicides

The recent surge in suicides seems to parallel the surge in bad news that is touching all Leaders in some way right now. While only a few choose to take their life, many other Leaders are feeling the pressures build and the options fade. And herein lies more opportunity for bad choices . . .

Leaders at the Finish Line

Many are calling these events [in the financial markets] unprecedented. Leaders can be paralyzed by them; or they can “choose” to grow and respond accordingly.