The last time I looked, you're the only YOU there is. What is it that Only YOU Can Do? As an experienced leadership coach working directly with CEOs and other senior executives, I’m constantly telling leaders: Focus intensely on what only YOU can do. I was reminded of the importance…
Can't help yourself? Maybe you figure you're so adept with technology and juggling a bunch of balls at the same time that, of course, you're damn good at multitasking. I know I'm very adept with technology, am 100% paperless and have proven systems I've developed over 30+ years. And, yes,…
Wait a minute? Aren't we supposed to focus on winning? Victory and all that? Maybe, but let's think about that for a minute. Is winning really your primary objective ... or are you seeking the outcome that flows from a proven set of processes ... relentlessly repeated? Photo by Jason…
There’s an apocryphal story that you may have heard from your Dad growing up: Five frogs are sitting on a log. Four decide to jump off. How many are left? The first time I answered, “One.” “Nope,” he responded. “Five.” ”Why is there Five?” I asked. ”Because there’s a difference…
The Winter Olympics in Beijing are in full swing and it's exciting to see the camaraderie and kinship shared by so many, within the individual teams as well as across national boundaries This year, the power and challenges of team-building are more evident than ever with the overhang of so…
The Navy SEALS have earned a well-deserved reputation for many things. One of them is their “never-say-die” attitude … their determination and perseverance. One mantra they proudly wear on T-shirts is a powerful reminder of where you should LOOK FIRST to bail you out of a tough situation. As a…
Accountability comes up as one of the top 3 issues on the minds of CEOs in almost every conversation I have with them. They know, deep in their bones, that unless they build an organization that embeds this elusive concept into its DNA, the chances of achieving their goals will…
If you don’t take time to think, someone else will do the thinking for you … maybe your competitors. If you're going to Become a More Effective Leader, you need to make time to do the things ONLY YOU can do. Protect the Castle from the Intruders From the unusual…
ANNOUNCEMENT I hope you enjoy the updated, user-friendly format and Table of Contents Click any title in this new Table of Contents to take you directly to that section. You can also click the logos along the right side to return to the Table of Contents. FEATURED ARTICLE Accountability is…