When I say the word conflict, what is it that comes to mind?  When I ask this question in a workshop, the answers range from grunts and eye rolling to...

…we don't always connect with others when we do.  What I've learned from working with dozens of teams over the years, is that good communication among...

Think about this.  At the top of his game, Tiger Woods had nine different coaches, to help him see his swing.  To help him see what he could not see. ...

A recent survey by Microsoft indicates that more than 40% of the global workforce are actively looking for alternative employment.  Other research has...

Where do you go when you need to recharge your batteries, clear your mind or gain perspective?  What is your happy place?

For me, it is most often th...

As you reflect on your world over the last eighteen months, who needs a little more appreciation from you?  Who stepped up to help you or support you ...

Playtime is over.  It's time to get back to work or back to school.  This is a message I need to give myself.  Maybe you too.  Happy September!

I wan...

One of the age-old questions for leaders:  Is it more important to be liked or feared?

Research has shown that, all things being equal, people buy fr...

Why is it important for leaders to improve?  When you think about leadership, what comes to mind?  Often, we think about people at high levels - of ou...

I love to read.  You may have seen my posts, listing my favorite books each year.  (Here's the latest one from 2020).  Even though we are only halfway...

We all have hot buttons, those things that trigger our worst responses, often at the worst possible times with the worst possible people.  Do you know...

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We're all pretty busy right now. How much of your busyness is focused on the big, important things and how much on ...