Sylvester Stallone is a box office legend with movies like Rocky & Rambo. What you don’t know is that he was once so broke he had to sell his dog at the 7-11. You also may not know that the lop-sided grin you see on his face is not, as…
I heard from a CEO recently, with whom I’ve met and had dinner, but have not worked. He included this sentence in an email after a brief introduction: “So much is up in the air at the moment. Ugh. Whoever thought being in leadership was something to aspire to?” I…
Go Back to Sword Tips Newsletter | Jan 27, 2022 As you know, there are constant distractions that prevent us from achieving our objectives in a given day. Too frequently, they join forces to prevent us from finding time to think. One of those forces is the “drop-by“. (You may…
Few executives will admit it’s too much trouble to Set Clear Expectations, even for their direct reports If it’s true for you, make sure you’re prepared for plenty of confusion and mediocre results. When I talk to executives every day, there’s hardly a conversation that doesn’t include the same 2…
There have been too many bad days for so many … probably a bad week … even a few bad weeks in a row! How do you handle it if you have to slog your way through a seemingly unending storm? How Do You Achieve Victory Against Insurmountable Odds? Winston…
I was at the epicenter of one cultural disaster. From the first day, I was stunned that so many put up with so much. My excuse is that I was a young pup and didn’t know any better … but a lot of adults in the playroom sure should have.…
What's Your Delegation Score? Delegation isn't just a handoff so you can walk away and do something else. It is a critical leadership skill you must master if you want to expand your reach, take control of your time and achieve the work-life harmony you're seeking. How often have you…
In my decades of leadership coaching, in both one-one and group settings, I've been reminded that nothing is more frustrating to senior leaders than having to make the tough decisions. Why, you might ask? They're CEOs and senior leaders. They're getting paid to make the tough decisions, aren't they? Yes,…
The 7 Attributes of an Olympic Class Organization describes what's required to build a powerful team. You can also access the Olympic Attributes Assessment Tool to help you evaluate any and all teams in your organization.