Get Ready for September!
How do leaders at all levels prepare to lead in this new – hybrid – normal?
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?
Three Lessons from Ranger School
Good Thursday morning! I have missed writing to you. My time has been devoted to a number of other areas . . . on top of a full coaching schedule. More about one of these other projects in a moment. – – – – – – – – – – First things first! I recently had […]
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 […]
This is Who I am, This is Who we Are!
Good morning! Today’s post is dedicated to a group of leaders who will continue leading the same way next week as they did last week, regardless of what happened in Tuesday’s elections. – – – – – – – – – – “I am my country’s strength in war, her deterrent in peace. I am […]
Leaders and Fake News – Introducing Leadership Essential #4
Good morning! Fall is here in Charlottesville. This time of year reminds me of one of the happiest days of my life – two years ago. – – – – – – – – – – On to leaders and fake news . . . “But Mr. Immelt didn’t like hearing bad news, said several […]
Political Leadership Role Models. . .Not!
Good morning. The recent events in Washington compel me to break from my usual avoidance on discussing politics in these notes to you about leading well. But watching the hearings a week ago Thursday reminded me that our nation’s political leaders do not represent a vast pool of leadership role models that I could endorse right […]
The Difficult People
Good morning! This morning, three items, starting with the most critical factor in healthy working relationships . . . Two weeks ago, I wrote you with a story of a President who, frustrated in his relationship with his CEO, finally said – “I just don’t trust him!” Without trust, it is always difficult for two […]
