Many years ago I went on a trip with friends to northern California. We were back at our hotel when Emmy snapped this picture of me. She...

What if I invest in coaching for a key employee and they quit? At the risk of sounding trite….my answer is “Great!” That’s a great...

I use this phrase often. But I realize that it’s not really true. It’s impossible for life to get in the way. Life is the way. So when I...

An organization will rise to the level of its leader. The CEO. I know that you have been told to hire a great team and get out of the...

This makes me think of Ted Turner’s intention to set life goals that are not achievable in this lifetime. Becoming an inspiration makes...

Leading looks easy when things are going well. When sales are increasing, positions are filled and customers are happy, leaders feel...

People disagree. Full stop. Leaders disagree. That’s just what happens when very smart, diverse and passionate people share...

When I look back on the times I made a major career shift, it always corresponded with a shake up in my personal life. Having kids,...

I’m reading a fantastic book this week. Search by Bruce Feiler. This book explains why so many of us grow dissatisfied or apathetic with...

Get out of the weeds........ Most people spend the majority of their early career in the weeds. We know everything…..about everything....

Conventional leadership practices that I often get preachy about As leadership evolves into the modern era there are a few practices and...

There may be no other topic more important (and divisive) to me than developing friendships at work. Warning: this might be uncomfortable...

The remote work conundrum For every article or study I find that purports remote work to produce better results I see a counter argument...

Leaders can solve problems incredibly fast with a coach because there is no space for gossip, politicking, and complaining. Coaches don’t...

"All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten." The first 90 days of employment are like the first 5 years of a child’s life. I...

Who is winning the salary competition? I have a client who has a need in her business that would require a $55k investment. This...

I use a parenting practice that anchors on emotional self-regulation. Basically, if you can regulate your emotions well, your children...

I believe that a great budget is the most impactful way to manifest positive financial results in your business. I’m often surprised at...

We raise a few pigs on our hobby farm in MN. A delightfully fat and furry heritage breed of guinea hogs. Sadly, our oldest boar died...

My brain has really been on overdrive this week thinking about PIPs. I know….I need to get out more. But it’s a topic that comes up...