Forging a New Path
People are torn between wanting to leave the past behind and holding onto it for security. We do not want to repeat the mistakes, but we love the predictability …
Small Business
Great Solutions
Problems abound and great solutions are hard to find. As I talk to many people, I discover that most leaders are concerned about issues they face both within business …
The Authentic Leader
Our natural human tendency is to try to fit in with everyone else. In an effort to do so, we try to look and sound like them. We try to …
Eyeglass Prescription for Leadership
Whenever you get a new prescription for your glasses, you realize how things had become blurred. Because this blurring happens gradually, you often are not aware of it until you …
Leading with the Right Purpose
Caring about people and their needs is essential to leading them. Being able to empathize with their situation, listening to their needs, and wanting the best for them are all …
Fear vs Courage
Fear is a natural reaction to events that carry a lot of risks. Fear can often be useful in getting our attention and helping us focus on those risks and …
Is it Really Failure?
Failure is often defined by something that did not work out the way you had planned. These failures are often collected in our minds and hearts as demerits that we …
Inspiring Others to Excellence
As leaders, we strive to influence and inspire others around us. Especially when it comes to our team members we hope that they will excel. However, as much as we …
Wealth and Success Magnified
Wealth and success are often the dreams of leaders. We consider how wonderful it would be if we were so successful and wealthy that all our worries would be over. …
Vision Check Up
We all take vision tests from time to time. As a result, some of us get prescription glasses that adjust our vision to bring things into focus. It is important …