Artificial Leadership
Have you tried it yet – ChatGPT? Or Google Bard or Jasper? How about YouChat? Adoption of this new technology has been widespread and instant. The term ‘Artificial Intelligence’ is becoming so ubiquitous, that we risk not breaking those two words down and remembering the significance of the adjective – ‘Artificial.’ It has prompted me […]
The Missing Link Between Work and Happiness
The other night, my wife Marta and I were having dinner, and we drew this question from our acrylic box of conversation starters: “Does work contribute to your happiness or take away from it?” As I thought about my answer, I realized – my work is indeed work. Some days it is hard . . . […]
Do More with Less
There is a common theme that we are hearing from leaders as we begin 2023. “Do more with less.” Both certainty and uncertainty about the macro-economic, political, international and business environments are forcing leaders to recognize they must do things differently if they are going to succeed over the next 12 to 18 months. In […]
Leadership Decisions: Virtual – Hybrid – In Office??
My son Will, an Army officer, was home for the weekend and we were catching up. He had recently changed jobs and I asked him how he liked his new unit compared to the old one. He had obviously thought about this: “I really like [my new unit] Bravo Company. In my previous unit, it […]
Are You Happy with Your Life?
“Are you happy with your life?” It’s the question Marta and I asked each other as we recently drove the eight hours from Charlottesville down to a new favorite place in the Low Country. Rather than a simple Yes or No, the question provokes deeper reflection into the many parts of our lives that make […]
Leaders, Stay Resilient
Leaders can’t afford to be on autopilot when it comes to taking care of themselves.
How Are You Coming Back?
Whether or not you had a break, how are you coming back to reality here in September?
If You Are a Leader, You Must Do Something
If you are a leader, you have to do something. Yes, you. Only two days ago did I watch the video. Generally, I do not watch such videos as I feel they exploit and disrespect the dead. It sickened me. It sucked the life out of me. It has stayed with me, to the point […]
Leaders – Take A Break!
Half my conversations with leaders this week have included talk about the toll this new normal is taking on them. Threatening words like “red-lining,” “burnout” and “dark place” have been coming out. None of them are there quite yet, but they can see it coming if they don’t make some adjustments. Other anecdotal evidence I’ve […]
New! New! New!
Good afternoon Leaders and Friends! I don’t usually message you on Saturdays, but thought the contents of this message might enhance your weekend. These days when every day can seem the same, I would remind you – it IS the weekend! I trust you are as well as you can be in the midst of this pandemic. A brief […]