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 […]
Two Questions about Your Leadership
Good morning! I hope you enjoyed the holidays and are off to a strong start in 2019. Two items this morning – one a challenge in two questions, the second a book you must read. – – – – – – – – – – I want to challenge you with two questions I have […]
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 […]
Creativity vs. Reactivity Take Two
One leader responded to my last post on Creative vs Reactive by telling me his own story of reacting in a way he wishes he could take back. He and a colleague were at an industry conference when they bumped into a client. The client asked a fairly innocent question in a crowded noisy room […]
The Discipline of Creativity
Ten years ago, when I first started writing regularly – for my book and my blog – I had to overcome a fear that I didn’t have anything new or useful to share with others. I did not think of myself as very creative. How about you? Do you have some area where you need […]
It’s Beach Body Time!
A few weeks ago, I stepped on the scale: 209 pounds. Whoa! Not good! I had not clocked in at that weight for several years. Time to make some adjustments. (And it happens so gradually!) How about you? Have you tuned in to your physical appearance or condition recently? Any action needed? The leaders I […]
Leaders Who Are “So Busy”
Last week I was talking with a leader who opened our conversation by saying, “I am…just…so busy.” And he said it in a positive way. He was happy about it. How often do you hear this? How often do you say it yourself? Here’s the question I asked this busy leader: Are you busy on […]
Matt Ryan’s Lesson for Leaders
The Falcons lost in a heartbreaker, but they fielded a great team for a great Super Bowl. Ron Farmer, Atlanta resident and President of Heartland Campus Solutions, wrote this note to his “team” of over 500 on Monday morning. In it, Ron identifies a great takeaway for leaders and teams. He was gracious to let […]
Cultivate Courage
Andy Grove, former CEO of Intel, died earlier this year. He wrote the bestseller Only the Paranoid Survive, a book that impacted me as a young leader. Known as brash, but brilliant, Grove was remembered for having courage, that character trait representing a willingness to confront danger or uncertainty. NPR’s tribute to his life highlights […]
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. […]
