Fear and courage are two fundamental elements of leadership that every aspiring leader must understand. Fear is a natural emotional...

Any time I create a boundary it is because I either do not trust myself, or I do not trust the other person. Why is it then that clear...

NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang had a surprising message when he spoke to Stanford University students in May 2023. “Greatness is not...

We’re getting trust all wrong. Too often we embrace a pessimistic view of trust, and we’re reaping low trust as a result. The view that...

Perhaps the most important competency for a leader to possess is that of clarity. Clarity is a clearness, lucidity, and simplicity as to...

According to a recent poll by accounting and consulting firm PwC, nearly 2000 CEOs say their companies won’t be “economically viable”...

As a society it seems we are in love with overnight success stories. The problem is they do not exist, or they are so rare we would be...

The other day a friend of mine told me about a fast-food sign he saw. The sign read, “Start today. Get paid tomorrow.” We both had a good...

The Latin phrase “nemo resideo” is a concept sorely missing from most cultures. It means “leave no one behind.” Today it is frequently...

The senior leadership team was a powerhouse of high achievers. Each was driven, disciplined and had a reputation for achieving or...

93% of Americans say they hate the division in our country. Let that sink in… while we cannot agree on much, we are in near unanimous...

The numbers are in, and they are stunning. According to a recent McKinsey report, 40% of all U.S. workers are considering leaving their...

Lynn looked like the perfect job candidate on paper. He checked all the boxes and had the skills and experience for the job. In fact, he...

Are you an “and” or a “but”? The answer may determine how far you go in life. In a recent video, Nick Saban—Head Coach of the University...

Who is responsible for the organizational culture? I have asked this question many times, and answers vary. However, what I usually hear...

The essential thing is action. Action has three stages: the decision born of thought, the order or preparation for execution, and the...

I believe most people want to be actively engaged at work. But what does it really mean? How do you stay engaged during difficult...

This is perhaps the greatest challenge leaders face today --- building the agile organization. In the complex, fast paced and globally...

“Play to win with every fiber of your body but never allow your success as a team to be measured or defined by the scoreboard.” John Wooden

Poor communication is one of the most common reasons for mistrust on teams, and a leading contributor to poor results. Poor communication...