Jul 23, 2021How We Gather MattersI’ve been thinking about … Organizational Culture. Community. Rituals. Belonging. Gathering. In fact, I have written a few articles about putting organizations back together again. This is an interesting time for organizations and their leaders. Much to think about. Then I was listening to Brene Brown’s podcast interview with Priya…Leadership3 min read
Jul 9, 2021Putting Organizations Back Together AgainPost-COVID, leaders will need to put the organization back together again. We will likely be working with three basic models based on what is best for the organization and employees: entirely remote, predominantly in-person or a hybrid of the two. …Leadership4 min read
Mar 24, 2021Are You Learning or Growing or Both?The value of learning is greater when we share what we are learning. — Simon Sinek I’ve been thinking about the difference between learning and growing. Is there a difference? …Self Improvement3 min read
Mar 10, 2021What Did You Learn from 2020?In difficult times, you should always carry something beautiful in your heart. ~ Blaise Pascal We just had the long year of Covid. So many things changed last year. There were losses and there were gains. Many people have talked about the silver linings. I’ve been thinking about what I want to hold onto and what I am willing to let go of. What will…Life Lessons3 min read
Published in The Consultant School·Jan 26, 2021Leaders Also Need Compassion and Self-CareSelf-care begins with you. The most important person to lead is yourself. When you invest in your own well-being, you inspire others around you to do the same. A few months ago, I hosted a Virtual Leadership Summit in which I interviewed more than 20 thought leaders. My questions had…Leadership Development4 min read
Published in The Consultant School·Jan 21, 2021New Leadership Practices for New TimesThe past year has been a “perfect storm” of five global crises: pandemic, economic, racial, climate, and leadership. And the polarization of society is on top of all of these challenges. As one crisis builds on the next, it is easy to long for the way life used to be…Leadership Development3 min read
Dec 1, 2020Be Like Tony: Create A Culture Where People Want to Work“Hope you enjoy reading our culture book!” — Tony The year was 2008 and I was a tenured professor teaching business management courses at a small college. My favorite courses to teach were leadership and organizational behavior. As a big culture person, I stressed how leaders set the tone of…Leadership5 min read
Nov 8, 2020The MBA We All Should Think About Getting — Even if you already have one!Look within. Go Beyond You may or may not already have an MBA. Either way, you should consider enrolling in The Inner MBA. This is a nine-month immersion certification program to train leaders, entrepreneurs, managers, and employees on how to powerfully grow themselves and their companies. What makes The Inner…Leadership4 min read
Oct 22, 2020What Should You Do With The Rest Of Your Life?If we are what we do and we don’t do it anymore, then who are we? What should you do with the rest of your life? …Life7 min read
Oct 13, 2020What Kind of Boss are You? Read this to make the real decision.“Leadership is a matter of how to be, not how to do.” Frances Hesselbein A few weeks ago I wrote an article about how to be a good boss. I am motivated to write about this topic because of recent conversations with friends. One friend is “retiring” (moving on) because…Life4 min read