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Great Leaders Get Off Their But
Have you ever seen what kids can do with a box of crayons, a cardboard box and an afternoon to kill? They may build a rocket ship and explore Mars. They might build a pirate ship and bury treasure in the Caribbean. Kids have boundless imagination. They also have a natural...
Can You Pass the Trust Test?
According to the 2015 Edelman Trust Barometer, trust in institutions is evaporating at an alarming rate. For 15 years, Edelman has measured trust in 27 countries. This year, trust in government, business, media and NGOs is less than 50%. CEO credibility declined for the...
Welcome to Our New Open House
We're excited to introduce you to our new website and inaugural newsletter! We’ve launched these media to share our thoughts on the next big ideas that will shape and disrupt our industry and meet the challenges of leaders in the 21st century. We have come a long way...
A Leadership Lesson à la Donald Trump
As the 2016 Presidential race begins to heat up, voters are getting a taste of more than just the candidates' platforms. They’re also getting to sample their leadership styles. The most extreme example has taken the shape of the uber confident Donald Trump. Regardless of...
4 Steps to Celebrate Your Milestones
Earlier this month, I sat down with my team to review our performance for the quarter. We looked at the goals we set at the beginning of the year, reflected on our performance, and discussed what we needed to do to finish the year strong. Along with financial and client...
From Blind Leadership to Leading with Your Eyes Closed in 4 Stages
Has this ever happened to you? You get into your car to drive home and soon become engrossed in your thoughts. You’re so absorbed that, when you pull into your driveway, you have no memory of the drive. When you turn off the ignition, you suddenly realize where you are and...
3 Questions to Keep You Honest as a Leader
What words would others use to describe your leadership style? Confident? Decisive? Assertive? Charismatic? Would it shock you if they actually describe you as “arrogant,” “aggressive,” a “bad listener,” or an “egomaniac”? There’s a fine line between confidence and...
Is Your Culture Future Proof?
Last week, I attended The Future of Work Conference in Las Vegas. Author and futurist Jacob Morgan opened his Day 1 keynote with this story of Sissa and exponential change. Once upon a time, there was a mathematician and inventor named Sissa who created chess. The ruler at...
How 1 Simple New Year’s Resolution Will Help You Succeed
In his book, When the Game Is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box, John Ortberg tells a story about his son. Ortberg says, One day when my son was three, he had been working with a tape player for an hour or so. After a while he looked up at his mom and said, ‘Mom, you know...
6 Truths About Change Management
For the past month everything around us has been changing. Temperatures are falling and the sun is setting earlier. Leaves are changing to vibrant reds and deep yellows. There’s no denying that fall is here and winter is just around the corner. As humans, we are hard...
4 Leadership Lessons We Can Learn from Orangutans
Danum Valley is an ancient tropical forest on the northeastern tip of Borneo with an outstanding complement of flora and fauna. It is the largest remaining area of virgin undisturbed lowland rainforest on the island spanning 170 square miles. Recognized as one of the...
New Year’s Resolutions: 4 Small Changes for Big Results
The year 2014 is here! Many of us resolve this time each year to make positive changes in both our personal and professional lives. Yet studies show that 50% of us will break one, if not all, of our goals by mid-January. Leaders beware. If you among those who propose...