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 . . . […]
Work From Home Checklist
Everyone’s putting out their list for how to WFH (Work From Home). Here’s mine, for leaders: #1 – Re-connect with your purpose. If others call you their leader, then this is your time. #2 – Adjust your expectations. Especially in these early days, you WILL NOT be as efficient as you were two weeks ago. […]
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 […]
Year-End Reflection & Preparation
Happy New Year! As one year closes and another opens before our eyes, it’s the perfect opportunity to take some time for reflection and preparation. I hope that by thinking upon the questions below, you will receive more appreciation for the growth and lessons learned in 2019 – and more clarity for the work to be […]
Leaders with Too Many Assumptions
Good Thursday morning! Welcome to summer. I hope you have plans to take a break and downshift between now and Labor Day (87 days away). – – – – – – – – – – Can you remember a time recently when you made a decision or took action based on faulty information? The RAND […]
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 […]
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 […]
Back to Work We Go & Leadership Essential #3: Leaders Keep Commitments
Good morning – first Thursday after Labor Day! Time to bring your summertime shorts, t-shirt, flip-flop-wearing-self back to work! This morning, two thoughts – one marking the change of season; the other, a third installment in my Leadership Essentials series – something that frustrates your followers so much when you don’t do it! First, here […]
