You Are Now THEY
The moment you step into a leadership role, you're no longer just you. Let's just say it. You are now "They." You know "They." When someone gets home after a frustrating day and says to their spouse or friend: "Do you know what THEY are making us do now?" Guess who...
25 Years Later
Today marks 25 years since September 11, 2001. For someone my age, it's almost impossible to believe that much time has passed since that terrible morning. At the time, I was a young father. My oldest son Dylan was two years old (that's him and I at the WTC in...
We’ve Entered The Final Third
Can you believe we're already entering the final third of the year? Eight months down, four months to go. I don't know about you, but this year seems to be moving incredibly fast. As we enter this final stretch, I've been asking my coaching clients to do something...
The Power of Feedback
Let's talk about the value of feedback, both in giving it and receiving it. In a recent coaching session, a client shared a story from her childhood. She used to work in her father’s shop, and one day she went out of her way to help a customer. The customer...
Planning Isn’t Just for One Day
My oldest son Dylan is a wealth advisor here in our hometown of Ann Arbor. Lately, we’ve been talking a lot about marketing strategy for his business and how he creates real value for his clients. As part of that conversation, we started talking about the ups and...
Qualities of Exceptional Leaders
There are thousands of books written about leadership and just as many theories from well-known and not-so-well-known experts. If you've read any of them, or had the opportunity to work for an exceptional leader, you've probably noticed they all share a few common...
Are You Coachable?
In over 25 years of working with and coaching high performers, I’ve learned there are many people that possess talent and ability, that's a given. But talent doesn't always equal success. I would guess you know many talented individuals that aren't successful...
What Paul McCartney Taught Me About Leadership
It's no secret that I'm a huge music fan. Especially live music. For years, one artist sat at the very top of my bucket list. Paul McCartney. I'll admit, though, I had a little concern before the concert. Have you ever gone to see an artist who was well past their...
Where’s Your Swag
I'm fortunate that my work takes me to conferences all over North America. If you've ever attended one, you know exactly what happens. By the end of the conference, you've collected a bag full of "SWAG." A nice coffee mug. A backpack. A hat. A notebook. Maybe...
Two Fingers Today… Two Hands Tomorrow
Recently, I spent some time weeding my garden. And I’ve noticed something interesting. If I stay consistent and do a little weeding regularly, the job is incredibly easy. Most weeds can be pulled with just two fingers in a matter of seconds. Simple. Quick. No stress....
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