All of us in the United States are excited about the Pope's visit this week. Regardless of your specific beliefs or faith, the Pope's commitment to social justice and the dignity of human life offers a compelling message to everyone. B ut, what does that have to do with these…
For most of our life, we’ve heard, “Don’t be a snitch”. In most of the movies we’ve seen, the “snitchers’ don’t fare so well when their comrades discover their double-dealing. D oes this same approach work in organizations?Some of you may be familiar with the famed but controversial West Point…
Everyone makes mistakes. That much we know for a fact, don’t we? S o, why do so many persist in their insistence that they did no wrong?Why are we are so unwilling to admit our mistakes?Despite the lessons that cover the waterfront — from Watergate to the Catholic Church —…
It's not a coincidence that One World Trade Center is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 1776 feet. I trust you see the connection.A Day that Will Live in InfamyToday is the 14th occasion of what I consider the second occurrence of a “day that will live in…
One of the most pervasive challenges that arises in my coaching sessions with CEOs and other business executives is the struggle to make the tough decisions.It's a deadly disease that cripples personal productivity. It’s usually a decision that’s already been resolved — silently, often deep in the psyche — but…
More than 500 years ago, the Bonfire of the Vanities purged sin and excess. O bjects like cosmetics, artworks, mirrors and much more were burned in the town square. What are you going to throw on your own bonfire? Is it Time to Start Your Own Bonfire?Barely 500 years ago, Girolamo…
I wanted to share this concept with you today because it is a powerful reminder that as leaders, we're working with average human beings just like ourselves. S ure, there might be a few scattered superstars among us, but those are the exceptions. Everyone else is like us ... getting…
Consider these 7 Key Attributes of Successful New Leaders to give yourself a running start. E xisting leaders will also benefit from reading along and making course corrections where necessary.A number of my clients and colleagues have recently ascended to greater positions of leadership at the top ranks of their…
